Translations
Modern
“You have answered correctly,” Jesus said. “Do this and you will live.”
Traditional
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
Literal
And He said to him, “You answered correctly. Do this and you will live.”
Latin
Dixitque illi: Recte respondisti: hoc fac, et vives.
Original
Greek
English
“You have answered correctly,” Jesus said. “Do this and you will live.”
Notes
Do this and you will live: Jesus was not suggesting that people would be saved by their works. Instead, such love expresses genuine faith and devotion to the Lord.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Good Samaritan Parable Taughtc. AD 29
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Deuteronomy, Book of Luke, Gospel of Neighbor New Commandment
Topics
Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Decalogue: Commandments Duty of Man to Man Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Answers a Biblical Expert Lawyer: Test Jesus with Questions Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Select Readings: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning