Thematic Bible: Were doctors of the law

One of them, a teacher of the law of Moses, asked Him a question [in an attempt] to test Him.

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Then one of the experts in the law of Moses [Note: Matt. 22:34 identifies him as being a Pharisee also], came and heard Jesus and the Sadducees discussing together [i.e., the subject of the resurrection], and knowing that Jesus had refuted the Sadducees successfully, asked Him, "Which commandment is foremost, above all the others?"

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