Luke 10:29

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus: Who then is my neighbor?

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

In Context

28And he said to him: Thou answeredst rightly. This do, and thou shalt live.

30And Jesus answering said: A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

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Cross References

Luke 10:36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor to him that fell among the robbers?

Luke 18:9And he spoke this parable to some who trust in themselves that they are righteous, and despise others.

Romans 10:3For not knowing the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit themselves to the righteousness of God.

James 2:24Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

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 →

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