Luke 10:25-37

Luke 10 :25 -37

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds... 'Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?' The expert in the law replied, 'The one who had mercy on him.' Jesus told him, 'Go and do likewise.'

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Speaker: Jesus

Context

The Parable of the Good Samaritan.

Luke 10:25-37

The Good Samaritan—Jesus’ parable redefining “neighbor” across ethnic boundaries.

Breaking Boundaries

Jesus tells this parable in response to “Who is my neighbor?” The hero is a Samaritan—a member of a group despised by Jews. The parable teaches that love of neighbor transcends ethnic and religious barriers, challenging prejudices in all three Abrahamic traditions.

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