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Luke 10

Luke 10:36

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

Modern
Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
Traditional
Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
Literal
Which of these three seems to you to have been a neighbor of the one having fallen among the robbers?”
Latin
Quis horum trium videtur tibi proximus fuisse illi, qui incidit in latrones?

Original

Greek
English
Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Compassionate Healer Social Justice

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflicted: Duty to The Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Duty of Man to Man 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 Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of More Humane and Grateful than the Jews Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Parables: Parables of Christ: Good Samaritan Select Readings: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning