Luke 10:36

36 "Which of the three do you think was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by robbers?"

Luke 10:36 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 10:36

Which now of these three
The priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan,

thinkest thou, was neighbour to him that fell among the thieves?
the priest and Levite that passed by, and took no notice of him, and gave him no relief, neither by words nor actions; or the Samaritan, that did all the above kind and generous things to him?

Luke 10:36 In-Context

34 He went to him, poured olive oil and wine on his wounds and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey. He took him to an inn and took care of him.

35 The next day he took out two silver coins. He gave them to the owner of the inn. 'Take care of him,' he said. 'When I return, I will pay you back for any extra expense you may have.'

36 "Which of the three do you think was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by robbers?"

37 The authority on the law replied, "The one who felt sorry for him." Jesus told him, "Go and do as he did."

38 Jesus and his disciples went on their way. Jesus came to a village where a woman named Martha lived. She welcomed him into her home.