32. "You have spoken well, teacher," the man replied. "You are right in saying that God is one. There is no other God but him.
33. To love God with all your heart and mind and strength is very important. So is loving your neighbor as you love yourself. These things are more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
34. Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely. He said to him, "You are not far from God's kingdom." From then on, no one dared to ask Jesus any more questions.
35. Jesus was teaching in the temple courtyard. He asked, "Why do the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David?
36. The Holy Spirit spoke through David himself. David said, " 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your control." ' (Psalm 110:1)
37. David himself calls him 'Lord.' So how can he be David's son?" The large crowd listened to Jesus with delight.
38. As he taught, he said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in long robes. They like to be greeted in the market places.
39. They love to have the most important seats in the synagogues. They also love to have the places of honor at dinners.
40. They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish those men very much."
41. Jesus sat down across from the place where people put their temple offerings. He watched the crowd putting their money into the offering boxes. Many rich people threw large amounts into them.
42. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins. They were worth much less than a penny.