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NASB | Mark 12:31 "The second is this, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' There is no other commandment greater than these." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 12:31 "This is the second: 'YOU SHALL [unselfishly] LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' There is no other commandment greater than these." [Lev 19:18] |
Bible Question:
What is/are the difference(s) between this 2nd greatest commandment and the new commandment (John 13:34)? Which should hold greater weight and coverage? If as according to Mark 12:31 "... there is no other commandment greater than these", why add a new commandment? Thanks and shalom Azure |
Bible Answer: God's day to you, Azure, I think it is new based on John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends" ... Jesus was the example (10:11-18). I don't think loving your neighbor as yourself (Mar 12:31) included laying down one's life. That why the love in John 13:34 a new level. I wonder what the "experts" say. Searcher |