Then one of them, {which was} a lawyer, asked {him a question}, tempting him, and saying,

And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

And there arose a great cry: and the scribes {that were} of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.