25. An expert in the Law of Moses stood up and asked Jesus a question to see what he would say. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to have eternal life?”
26. Jesus answered, “What is written in the Scriptures? How do you understand them?”
27. The man replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbours as much as you love yourself.’ ”
28. Jesus said, “You have given the right answer. If you do this, you will have eternal life.”