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and when he saw him, he took pity on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan journeying came to him, and having seen <i>him</i> was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion <i>on him</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan who was on a journey came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But a Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But a certain Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But a Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him, and when he saw him, he felt compassion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan (foreigner), who was traveling, came upon him; and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion [for him],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on his journey came up to him, and when he saw the man, he had compassion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on his journey came up to him, and when he saw the man, he had compassion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A man from Samaria then came traveling along that road. When he saw the man, he felt sorry for him <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"But a Samaritan, as he was traveling along, came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he felt sorry for the man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But a Samaritan who was traveling that way came upon the man, and when he saw him, his heart was filled with pity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But as he was traveling along, a Samaritan came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he was moved with compassion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, him he had compassion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan who was traveling came to where the injured man was, and when he saw him, he felt compassion for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came were he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came where he lay, and seeing him was moved with pity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, journeying, came along him, and having seen him, he was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan journeying came to him, and having seen <i>him</i> was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'But a certain Samaritan, journeying, came along him, and having seen him, he was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a certain Samaritan, traveling, came to him: and having seen him, felt compassion.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan being on his journey, came near him; and seeing him, was moved with compassion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came near him. And seeing him, he was moved by mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“But a Samaritan man as he traveled came where he was and he saw him and he took pity on him.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, who was on a journey, came near him; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And a certain Samaritan, on a journey, came near him: and seeing, had compassion on him,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was moved with compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but a certain Samaritan being on the road, came where he was, and when he saw him, he took compassion on him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came where he lay, and seeing him was moved with pity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But a certain Samaritan, going on his way, came down to him; and, seeing <i>him</i>, he was moved with compassion;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>But a certain Samaritan, as he was travelling, came <Fr><i>up</i><FR> to him, and when He saw him,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/10-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4366" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">The Parable of the Good Samaritan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But when</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/4541.htm" title="4541: Samaritēs (N-NMS) -- A Samaritan. From Samareia; a Samarite, i.e. Inhabitant of Samaria.">Samaritan</a> <a href="/greek/3593.htm" title="3593: hodeuōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To journey, travel. From hodos; to travel.">on a journey</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">came</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">upon</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">he looked at him</a> <a href="/greek/4697.htm" title="4697: esplanchnisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. ">and had compassion.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">34</span>He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a></span><br />When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a></span><br />When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Matthew 20:34</a></span><br />Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-41.htm">Mark 1:41</a></span><br />Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a></span><br />When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Mark 10:21</a></span><br />Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a></span><br />When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-15.htm">Romans 9:15</a></span><br />For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Hebrews 2:17</a></span><br />For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a></span><br />For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,</p><p class="hdg">Samaritan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Luke 9:52,53</a></b></br> And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/17-16.htm">Luke 17:16-18</a></b></br> And fell down on <i>his</i> face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/27-10.htm">Proverbs 27:10</a></b></br> Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: <i>for</i> better <i>is</i> a neighbour <i>that is</i> near than a brother far off.</p><p class="hdg">he had.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Luke 7:13</a></b></br> And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/2-6.htm">Exodus 2:6</a></b></br> And when she had opened <i>it</i>, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This <i>is one</i> of the Hebrews' children.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm">1 Kings 8:50</a></b></br> And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/luke/2-44.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-8.htm">Journeying</a> <a href="/luke/9-58.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/luke/7-14.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Samaritan</a> <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/luke/10-32.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/luke/13-22.htm">Journeying</a> <a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/luke/13-14.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/luke/10-37.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/luke/17-16.htm">Samaritan</a> <a href="/luke/15-13.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/luke/10-37.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">pronounces a woe against certain cities.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-17.htm">The seventy return with joy; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-18.htm">he shows them wherein to rejoice, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-21.htm">and thanks his Father for his grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-23.htm">magnifies the happy estate of his church;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-25.htm">teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-30.htm">and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But a Samaritan on a journey</b><br>The mention of a Samaritan is significant due to the historical animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Samaritans were descendants of Israelites who had intermarried with foreigners after the Assyrian conquest, leading to religious and ethnic tensions. This context highlights the radical nature of the Samaritan's actions, as Jews typically avoided interactions with Samaritans (<a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a>). The phrase "on a journey" suggests that the Samaritan was not in his own territory, emphasizing his willingness to help despite potential risks or inconvenience.<p><b>came upon him</b><br>The Samaritan's encounter with the injured man was not planned, indicating a divine appointment. This reflects the biblical theme of God's providence and the call to love one's neighbor regardless of circumstances. The Samaritan's willingness to stop contrasts with the priest and Levite who passed by earlier (<a href="/luke/10-31.htm">Luke 10:31-32</a>), illustrating the call to active compassion.<p><b>and when he saw him</b><br>The act of seeing is crucial in biblical narratives, often leading to a response. In this context, it signifies awareness and acknowledgment of the man's plight. This mirrors God's attentiveness to human suffering (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a>) and calls believers to be observant and responsive to the needs around them.<p><b>he had compassion</b><br>Compassion is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus, reflecting God's own nature (<a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a>). The Greek word used here, "splagchnizomai," implies a deep, visceral empathy. This compassion is not merely emotional but leads to action, embodying the love described in 1 <a href="/john/3-18.htm">John 3:18</a>. The Samaritan's response prefigures Christ's own ministry, where He often acted out of compassion (<a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a>). This phrase challenges believers to transcend cultural and social barriers in demonstrating Christ-like love.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaritan.htm">Samaritan</a></b><br>A member of a group often despised by the Jews due to historical and religious differences. The Samaritan in this parable is portrayed as the hero, showing compassion and mercy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a></b><br>The Samaritan was traveling, indicating he was likely busy or had his own agenda, yet he stopped to help the injured man.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_injured_man.htm">The Injured Man</a></b><br>Although not described in detail in this verse, he represents someone in dire need, having been ignored by others who passed by.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_road_from_jerusalem_to_jericho.htm">The Road from Jerusalem to Jericho</a></b><br>Known for being dangerous and treacherous, this road sets the scene for the parable, highlighting the risk involved in stopping to help.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/compassion.htm">Compassion</a></b><br>The key action of the Samaritan, which is central to the teaching of this parable. The Greek word used here is (splanchnizomai), which conveys a deep, visceral compassion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_over_prejudice.htm">Compassion Over Prejudice</a></b><br>The Samaritan's actions teach us to look beyond societal prejudices and see the humanity in others, offering help regardless of differences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_love.htm">Active Love</a></b><br>True love is demonstrated through action. The Samaritan didn't just feel compassion; he acted on it, setting an example for us to follow.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/interruptible_lives.htm">Interruptible Lives</a></b><br>The Samaritan was on a journey, yet he allowed his plans to be interrupted to help someone in need. We should be willing to let God interrupt our plans for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/neighborly_love.htm">Neighborly Love</a></b><br>This parable challenges us to redefine who our "neighbor" is, extending love and care to all, not just those within our immediate community or comfort zone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/risk_in_service.htm">Risk in Service</a></b><br>Helping others often involves risk, whether it be time, resources, or personal safety. The Samaritan took these risks, showing that serving others is worth the cost.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_teachings_on_compassion.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on compassion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_teachings_events_in_luke.htm">What are the key teachings and events in Luke?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_good_role_model.htm">What defines a good role model?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_being_full_of_compassion.htm">What defines being full of compassion?</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>(33) <span class= "bld">A certain Samaritan.</span>--For the chief facts connected with the Samaritans and their relation to the Jews, see Note on <a href="/luke/9-52.htm" title="And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.">Luke 9:52</a>. There is something noticeable in the change of word. It was not likely that the hated alien should be coming down from Jerusalem. His journey would probably be to, or from, Bethel and Gerizim. He was not, as the others were, near a home to which they might have taken the wounded sufferer. Here there is a true human feeling in one who outwardly was involved in heresy and schism, and our Lord singles that out as infinitely preferable to the form of godliness without its power.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him</span>. Now, for the sake of strong contrast, Jesus paints on his canvas the figure of one who, as a Samaritan, was as far removed as possible from being a neighbour to the sufferer (who, most probably, was a Jew) in the sense in which the austere Jewish lawyer would of himself understand the term "neighbour", The Samaritan, hated of the Jews, and most probably, in common with the rest of his nation, hating them - he, in his turn, was journeying along the ill-omened "Way of Blood;" he too sees, like the priest, the form of the man, wounded perhaps to death, lying by the way, and, like the Levite, draws near to look on the helpless sufferer; but, unlike priest and Levite, stays by the wounded man, and, regardless of peril, trouble, or expense, does his best to help the helpless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/10-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But [when]</span><br /><span class="grk">δέ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a</span><br /><span class="grk">τις</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Samaritan</span><br /><span class="grk">Σαμαρίτης</span> <span class="translit">(Samaritēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4541.htm">Strong's 4541: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Samaritan. From Samareia; a Samarite, i.e. Inhabitant of Samaria.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on a journey</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁδεύων</span> <span class="translit">(hodeuōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3593.htm">Strong's 3593: </a> </span><span class="str2">To journey, travel. From hodos; to travel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon</span><br /><span class="grk">κατ’</span> <span class="translit">(kat’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he looked at [him]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰδὼν</span> <span class="translit">(idōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] had compassion.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐσπλαγχνίσθη</span> <span class="translit">(esplanchnisthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4697.htm">Strong's 4697: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/10-33.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan as he traveled (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/10-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 10:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 10:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/10-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 10:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 10:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>