The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Luke 10:25-37 (New International Version)

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"

26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"

27 He answered, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind;" and, "Love your neighbor as yourself."

28 "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

30 In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. "Look after him," he said, "and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have."

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Comments

[Mardell]

I love this story. Ironically, it has been one I have had extra 'exposure' to lately. It seems that if I am reading or at church or following an online devotional this verse has been showing up. It is no accident. Thank you and I look forward to the articles on giving back, something near and dear to my heart.

[Mermaids of the Lake]

Mardell, we think you are wonderful and we appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thank you.... if you keep getting this message... hmmm... someone must be preparing you for something.... :) Have a great day and rest of your week.