Jesus stated that all the Law and the Prophets 'hang' on which two commandments?
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Correct answer: Loving God and Loving Neighbor
In Matthew 22:40, Jesus explains that these two commands serve as the anchor for the entire Old Testament revelation. Every other specific law is viewed as an outworking of love for God or love for others.
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