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The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) differs from most other parables in that it is so simple and concrete that a child can understand its basic point. However, it is also an insightful and memorable exposition of practical moral principles.
1. (Luke 10:38-40) Martha’s appeal to Jesus. Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word.
Footnotes. Luke 10:1 tn Grk “And after these things.” Here δέ (de) has not been translated.; Luke 10:1 tc There is a difficult textual problem here and in v. 17, where the number is either “seventy” (א A C L W Θ Ξ Ψ ƒ 1,13 M and several church fathers and early versions) or “seventy-two” (P 75 B D 0181 lat as well as other versions and fathers). The more difficult reading is ...
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Jesus teaches the lawyer that to love your neighbor is to compassionately act on their behalf, even if they hate you (Luke 10:27–37). The lawyer is not the only person listening to Jesus; the disciples are there, too. They have seen some Samaritans welcome Jesus and other reject Him (Luke 9:51–56).
What does Luke 10:30 mean? As an expert in the law, the lawyer to whom Jesus is speaking knows that loving God and loving one's neighbor is the heart of the Mosaic law. But he wants specifics. Who is his neighbor (Luke 10:25–29)? Jesus tells a story that turns the question around.
In Luke 10, several disciples learn to prioritize their blessings. A lawyer learns his actions are determined by his character. Jesus praises Mary for choosing Him and rejecting what the culture says she should be.
