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NASB | Matthew 22:39 "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 22:39 "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].' [Lev 19:18; Matt 19:19] |
Bible Question (short): Does Mt. 22:39 assume self-love? |
Question (full): Is it legitimate and biblically sound to interprete Matthew 22:39 to mean: "You need to learn to love yourself first, then you can love your neighbor?" |