Jesus said the second greatest commandment is 'like' the first. What is the first?
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Correct answer: Love the Lord your God with all your heart
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus identifies loving God as the first and greatest commandment. He then immediately links it to loving one's neighbor, showing they are inseparable.
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