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Jesus shared the illustration of the "Good Samaritan" in answer to a man who inquired of him, "Who really is my neighbor?" Jesus had previously stated the it was necessary to love one's neighbor in order to obtain everlasting life. The individuals in the illustration were not reminiscent of any actual historical figures, rather Jesus chose such to further emphasize his point. Jews of that time were not favorable toward Samaritans, in fact they would have no dealings with them. (Joh 4:9,48) Had Jesus mentioned directly that Samaritans and other non-Jews were included in the command to love one's neighbors, the man may not have accepted this and most of the audience would probably have been turned off as well. The Samaritan pictured true followers of Christ, who would "work what is good toward all," regardless of social class, race, or nation or belief.-Galatians 6:10.
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∙ 11y agoThe priest and the Levite went out of their way to go around the victim. It was the Samaritan who showed mercy (Luke 10:37).
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Who is the author of The Good Samaritan?
Jesus told the story; Luke transcribed it later
What was a parable of Jesus?
One parable that Jesus told was about the Good Samaritan. The story was to get people thinking about their neighbors.
Is the good samaritan story in the Old Testament or New Testament?
This story is in the new testament. In fact it is a parable told by Jesus.
What happened to the robbers in the good samaritan story?
In the Good Samaritan story from the Bible, the robbers who attacked the traveler are not specifically mentioned after the incident. The focus of the story is on the actions of the Samaritan who helps the injured traveler.
When a man said to Jesus who his your neighbor what did Jesus reply?
Jesus then told a parable about 'the good Samaritan'.
What city did the good Samaritan story take place?
If you are talking about the story of the good samaritan in the Bible, it doesn't take place in any particular city. The parable just takes place on a road to a city. If you are referring to another Good Samaritan story, I can't help you. Sorry.
Which book of the bible contains the parable of the good samaritan?
The parable of the 'good Samaritan' is found at : Luke 10:30-37
What is your reaction about of the story good Samaritan?
I wish I were like the good Samaritan. More kind and loving, even to the people I don't get along with.
What story is told by Jesus in luke 10 29 37?
The Good Samaritan. This is one of the most superb illustrations of human kindness in all literature. Luke had just told about Jesus' being rejected by Samaritans. Here's Jesus reaction: He makes the Samaritan the example of love for all future ages.
What is a summary of the Good Samaritan?
In the Bible story of the Good Samaritan, a traveler was walking, when he was robbed and beaten and left by the side of the road. Several people passed by him, but a Samaritan finally stopped and helped him.
Where in the Bible is the good samaritan?
The parable of the good Samaritan is found in Luke 10:30-37.
Did Jesus tell the story of the good samaritan?
Jesus told the parable of "The good Samaritan". The Samaritans were hated by the Jews. However when a Jew had been robbed and beaten the only person that would stop to help was a Samaritan. His own people passed him by and did not want to get involved. Jesus was telling us that we should help others regardless of their background, race, religion or any other differences. We are all one people and we should help each other. Just as God loves us all we should love each other. We may not love what others are doing but we are to love them as a person. Help those in need, pray for those that need prayer. Thus Jesus Himself did not do anything directly in the story of the Good Samaritan, although He certainly lived by the principles He taught.
