Paul was quoting what God had stated centuries earlier as recorded at Leviticus 19: 18 and Deuteronomy 32: 35.
Paulus tsiteeris mõtet, mille Jumal oli sajandeid varem öelnud ja mis on kirjas piiblisalmides 3. Moosese 19: 18 ja 5. Moosese 32: 35.