Christ's Two Commandments
Matthew Hole. Matthew 22:30-40 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.… I. How is the love of God said to be the first commandment? It is (1) in order of time; (2) in order of nature. II. How is the love of God said to be the great commandment? 1. Upon the account of the greatness and dignity of the object — God. 2. Upon the account of the largeness and comprehensiveness of it — the whole duty of man. 3. Upon the account of the influence it hath upon all the parts and duties of religion, which have all their worth and acceptance entirely from it. 4. Upon the account of its perpetual and everlasting duration. III. How is loving our neighbour the second commandment, and like unto it? 1. In respect of the authority that commands it, and our obligation to observe it. 2. In respect of the ground and motive of our obedience, which are some Divine perfections residing in God, and communicated to His creatures. 3. In respect of the extent and comprehensiveness of it. 4. In respect of the reward and punishment that attend the keeping and breaking of it. (Matthew Hole.) Parallel Verses KJV: For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. WEB: For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are like God's angels in heaven.