What was the occupation of the person who asked Jesus about the greatest commandment in Matthew 22?
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Correct answer: Pharisee / Lawyer
The questioner was a Pharisee who was an expert in the law. His goal was to 'test' Jesus by forcing Him to pick one command over the 613 laws found in the Torah.
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