^{25 Ref} And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

^{26 Ref} And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

^{27 Ref} And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

^{28 Ref} And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

^{29 Ref} But he, desiring to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

^{25 Ref} Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

^{26 Ref} He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?"

^{27 Ref} He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."

^{28 Ref} He said to him, "You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live."

^{29 Ref} But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?"