838 B
838 B
Which ones do I need to obey? he asked
That is, “Which laws will be enough for me to receive eternal life?” This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “He asked him which ones he needed to obey” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)
Jesus replied, “Do not murder.…and love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “Jesus replied that he must not commit murder, or commit adultery, or steal, or lie, and must honor his father and mother, and love his neighbor as he loves himself.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations)
as you love yourself
That is, “as much as you love yourself” or, “to the same degree that you love yourself.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)