Luke 10:31

"Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead."

Key Reflection

This parable of the Good Samaritan illustrates Jesus' teaching on loving one's neighbor, highlighting that true compassion transcends societal boundaries. By contrasting the priest and Levite with the Samaritan, Jesus emphasizes that mercy, not religious duty, defines authentic faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 31. By chance. Accidentally, or as it happened. It means that he did not do it with a design to aid the man that was wounded. A certain priest. It is said that not less than twelve thousand priests and Levites dwelt at Jericho; and as their business was at Jerusalem, of course there would be many of them constantly travelling on that road. When he saw him. He saw him lie, but came not near him. Passed by on the other side. On the farther side of the way. Did not turn out of his course even to come and see him.

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