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Luke 10

Luke 10:32

The Parable of the Good Samaritan · Luke 10:25–37
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Translations

Modern
So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side.
Traditional
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
Literal
And likewise also a Levite, having come to the place and having seen, passed by on the opposite side.
Latin
Similiter et Levita, cum esset secus locum, et videret eum, pertransiit.

Original

Greek
English
So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Notes

Luke 10:32

a Levite: Levites were members of the tribe of Levi. They were not given a tribal homeland in Israel but were dedicated to God (Numbers 3:41, 45; 8:18; 35:2–3; Deuteronomy 18:1; Joshua 14:3). They assisted priests in temple service.

Luke 10:30–37

This parable shows that true neighbors love even their enemies (10:29). True faith is not based on a person’s ethnic background or religious group, but on loving God and loving others.

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Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Adummim Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Imprecatory Psalms Jericho Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Neighbor New Commandment Parable Priests and Levites Samaritans

Topics

Afflicted: Duty to The Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Duty of Man to Man Highways: Infested With: Robbers Hypocrisy: Priests and Levites Jesus, the Christ: Answers a Biblical Expert Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Good Samaritan Lawyer: Test Jesus with Questions Love of Man for Man Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Parables: Parables of Christ: Good Samaritan Select Readings: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning