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Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he said, "The one having shown compassion toward him." Then Jesus said to him, "You go and do likewise." <a href="/kjv/luke/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. <a href="/nkjv/luke/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he said, “The one who showed compassion to him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do the same.” <a href="/nasb/luke/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he said, &#8220The one who showed mercy toward him.&#8221 Then Jesus said to him, &#8220Go and do the same.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said, “The one who showed mercy toward him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do the same.” <a href="/lsb/luke/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said, “The one who showed mercy toward him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do the same.” <a href="/amp/luke/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He answered, “The one who showed compassion and mercy to him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and constantly do the same.” <a href="/csb/luke/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “The one who showed mercy to him,” he said. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do the same.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The one who showed mercy to him,&#8221 he said. Then Jesus told him, &#8220Go and do the same.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, He that showed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. <a href="/cev/luke/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The expert in the Law of Moses answered, "The one who showed pity." Jesus said, "Go and do the same!" <a href="/erv/luke/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. <a href="/gwt/luke/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The expert said, "The one who was kind enough to help him." Jesus told him, "Go and imitate his example!" <a href="/gnt/luke/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> The teacher of the Law answered, "The one who was kind to him." Jesus replied, "You go, then, and do the same." <a href="/isv/luke/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> He said, "The one who showed mercy to him." Jesus told him, "Go and do what he did." <a href="/msb/luke/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?The one who showed him mercy,? replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, ?Go and do likewise.? <a href="/net/luke/10.htm">NET Bible</a> The expert in religious law said, "The one who showed mercy to him." So Jesus said to him, "Go and do the same." <a href="/nheb/luke/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." <a href="/wbt/luke/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou likewise. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The one who showed him pity," he replied. "Go," said Jesus, "and act in the same way." <a href="/web/luke/10.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he said, “He who did the kindness with him,” then Jesus said to him, “Be going on, and you be doing in like manner.” <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he said, "The one having shown compassion toward him." Then Jesus said to him, "You go and do likewise." <a href="/ylt/luke/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said, 'He who did the kindness with him,' then Jesus said to him, 'Be going on, and thou be doing in like manner.' <a href="/slt/luke/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said, He having done mercy with him. Then said Jesus to him. Go thou, and do likewise.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he said: He that shewed mercy to him. And Jesus said to him: Go, and do thou in like manner. <a href="/cpdv/luke/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then he said, “The one who acted with mercy toward him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go, and act similarly.” <a href="/nabre/luke/10.htm">New American Bible</a> He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said, The one who had compassion on him. Jesus said to him, You go also, and do the same. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he said, “He who took pity on him.” Yeshua said to him, “You go and do likewise.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He replied: He that showed mercy to him. Jesus said to him: Go, and do you likewise.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he said, The one having done mercy with him. And Jesus said to him, <FR>Go, thou, and do likewise.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he, reply'd the doctor, who took pity on him, then said Jesus to him, go then, and imitate his example. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The one who showed him pity," he replied. "Go," said Jesus, "and act in the same way." <a href="/worrell/luke/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he said, "He that dealt kindly with him." And Jesus said to him, <FR>"Go, and do likewise."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he said, He that took pity on him. Therefore said Jesus unto him, <FR>Go, and do thou in like manner.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/10-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4403" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">The Parable of the Good Samaritan</a> …36Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“The one</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">who showed</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1656.htm" title="1656: eleos (N-ANS) -- Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.">mercy,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">replied the expert in the law.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: Poreuou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">“Go</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiei (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">do</a> <a href="/greek/3668.htm" title="3668: homoiōs (Adv) -- In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.">likewise.” </a> 38As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a> Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ... <a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Mark 12:31-33</a> The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” / “Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him, / and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” <a href="/james/2-8.htm">James 2:8</a> If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Galatians 5:14</a> The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Romans 13:9-10</a> The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-8</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/matthew/5-43.htm">Matthew 5:43-44</a> You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ / But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a> And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do you likewise.He that.<a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21</a> He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.<a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a> For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?Go.<a href="/luke/6-32.htm">Luke 6:32-36</a> For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them… <a href="/john/13-15.htm">John 13:15-17</a> For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you… <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21</a> For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Act</a> <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/4-23.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/luke/10-32.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Act</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/3-3.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/luke/13-3.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/luke/16-24.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/luke/14-21.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 10</div>1. <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;</a> 13. <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">pronounces a woe against certain cities.</a> 17. <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">The seventy return with joy; </a> 18. <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">he shows them wherein to rejoice, </a> 21. <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">and thanks his Father for his grace;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/10-23.htm">magnifies the happy estate of his church;</a> 25. <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, </a> 30. <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;</a> 38. <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The one who showed him mercy, This phrase refers to the Samaritan in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, Jews and Samaritans had deep-seated animosity towards each other, making the Samaritan's act of mercy even more significant. The Samaritan's actions exemplify the biblical principle of loving one's neighbor, transcending ethnic and religious boundaries. This act of mercy aligns with the teachings found in <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which emphasizes doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God.replied the expert in the law. The expert in the law, or lawyer, was a scholar of the Mosaic Law. His initial question to Jesus was about inheriting eternal life, which led to the parable. His response here indicates a reluctant acknowledgment of the Samaritan's righteousness, despite his own cultural prejudices. This interaction highlights the tension between legalistic interpretations of the law and the deeper, heart-centered obedience that Jesus advocated.Then Jesus told him, Jesus often used parables to teach profound truths in a way that challenged listeners to think deeply. His response here is direct and serves as a command, emphasizing the practical application of the parable's lesson. Jesus' teaching method here is consistent with His approach throughout the Gospels, where He often concludes parables with a call to action or reflection.“Go and do likewise.” This command from Jesus is a call to action, urging the expert in the law—and by extension, all believers—to emulate the Samaritan's example of mercy and compassion. It underscores the importance of active love and service to others, as seen in <a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-17</a>, which speaks about faith being dead without works. This directive also reflects the essence of Jesus' ministry, which was characterized by acts of compassion and service, fulfilling the law through love as stated in <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Romans 13:10</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in the passage, who is teaching through the parable of the Good Samaritan. 2. <a href="/topical/e/expert_in_the_law.htm">Expert in the Law</a> A Jewish legal scholar who questions Jesus, seeking to justify himself and understand who his neighbor is. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_good_samaritan.htm">The Good Samaritan</a> A character in Jesus' parable who shows mercy to a wounded man, illustrating the command to love one's neighbor. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wounded_man.htm">The Wounded Man</a> A victim of robbery and assault, left for dead, representing those in need of compassion. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem_and_jericho.htm">Jerusalem and Jericho</a> The road between these two places is the setting for the parable, known for being dangerous and treacherous.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_mercy.htm">Understanding Mercy</a> Mercy is not just a feeling but an action. The Greek word for mercy, "eleos," implies compassion that leads to action. We are called to actively show mercy to those in need. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a> The Samaritan's actions challenge cultural and ethnic prejudices. We are called to love beyond societal boundaries and prejudices. <a href="/topical/p/practical_love.htm">Practical Love</a> Love for our neighbor is demonstrated through tangible actions. This passage calls us to be proactive in seeking out and helping those in need. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_christ's_command.htm">Obedience to Christ's Command</a> Jesus' directive, "Go and do likewise," is a clear call to imitate the Samaritan's example. Our faith should manifest in acts of kindness and mercy. <a href="/topical/i/identifying_our_neighbors.htm">Identifying Our Neighbors</a> Our "neighbors" are not just those who are like us or those we know, but anyone in need whom we have the capacity to help.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 10</a> <a href="/q/what_is_loving_your_neighbor.htm">What is loving your neighbor as yourself?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_a_true_neighbor_to_the_needy.htm">Who truly acts as a neighbor to those in need?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'hearts_far_from_me'_mean.htm">What does "Their hearts are far from Me" mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_luke_and_mark_differ_on_jericho.htm">Why does Luke 18:35 say Jesus was approaching Jericho when Mark 10:46 states he was leaving it--could this be a historical or geographical mistake?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) Go, and do thou likewise.--This was the practical, though not the formal, answer to the question of the lawyer. If he acted in the spirit of the Samaritan, he would need no "nicely-calculated less or more" of casuistic distinctions as to who was and who was not his neighbour. Fellowship in the same human nature, and any kind of even passing contact, were enough to constitute a ground for neighbourly kindness. Of such a question it may be said, Solvitur amando. We love, and the problem presents no difficulty.Nothing should lead us away from recognising this as the main lesson of the parable. But there is another application of it which, within limits, is legitimate enough as a development of thought, and which has commended itself to so many devout minds, both in ancient and modern times, that it at least deserves a notice. Christ Himself, it is said, is the great pattern of a wide, universal love for man as man, acting out the lesson which the parable teaches in its highest form. May we not think of Him as shadowed forth in the good Samaritan, as accepting, in that sense, the name which had been flung at Him in scorn? Starting from this thought, the circumstances fit in with a strange aptness. The traveller stands as representing mankind at large. The journey is from Jerusalem, the heavenly city, the paradise of man's first estate, to Jericho, the evil and accursed city (<a href="/joshua/6-17.htm" title="And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.">Joshua 6:17</a>), the sin into which man entered by yielding to temptation. The robbers are the powers of evil, who strip him of his robe of innocence and purity, who smite him sore, and leave him, as regards his higher life, half-dead. The priest and the Levite represent the Law in its sacrificial and ceremonial aspects, and they have no power to relieve or rescue. The Christ comes and helps where they have failed. The beast on which He rides is the human nature in which the Word dwelt, and it is upon that humanity of His that He bids us rest for comfort and support. The inn represents the visible Church of Christ, and the host its pastors and teachers; even the two pence, perhaps, the ordinances and means of grace committed to the Church. There is an obvious risk, in all such application, of an element that is fantastic and unreal; but the main line of parallelism seems to commend itself, if not to the reason, at least to the imagination of the devout interpreter. <a href="/commentaries/luke/10-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“The [one] Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who showed ποιήσας (poiēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mercy,” ἔλεος (eleos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1656.htm">Strong's 1656: </a> Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion. replied [the expert in the law]. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. told Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Go Πορεύου (Poreuou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. do ποίει (poiei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. likewise.” ὁμοίως (homoiōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3668.htm">Strong's 3668: </a> In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. 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