Luke 10:37

"Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?”"

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jesus uses the Parable of the Good Samaritan to challenge his listeners, asking them to identify the true neighbor who showed compassion and help to the injured man. This question prompts a response that reveals their moral perspective and highlights the unexpected nature of true mercy and kindness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 37. He that showed mercy. His Jewish prejudice would not permit him to name the Samaritan, but there was no impropriety, even in his view, in saying that the man who showed so much mercy was really the neighbour to the afflicted, and not he who professed to be his neighbour, but who would do nothing for his welfare. Go, and do thou likewise. Show the same kindness to all--to friend and foe--and then you will have evidence that you keep the law, and not till then. Of this man we know nothing farther; but from this inimitably beautiful parable we may learn-- 1. That the knowledge of the law is useful to make us acquainted with our own sinfulness and need of a Saviour. 2.

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