Luke 10:37
But he said: He that shewed mercy to him. And Jesus said to him: Go, and do thou in like manner.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
In Context
36Which of these three, in thy opinion, was neighbour to him that fell among the robbers?
Cross References
Hosea 6:6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than holocausts.
Matthew 20:28Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a redemption for many.
Luke 6:32And if you love them that love you, what thanks are to you? for sinners also love those that love them.
2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor, for your sakes; that through his poverty you might be rich.
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.
1 Peter 2:21For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.
Matthew Henry on Luke 10:26-38
Who Is Our Neighbour. 25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto… Read the whole commentary →