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So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
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But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.
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He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
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The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, "Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.'
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Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?"
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He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
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Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
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She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying.
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But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me."
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But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things;
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there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."