Luke 10:28
“You have answered right,” said Jesus, “Do that, and you will live.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
In Context
29But the man, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
Cross References
Mark 12:34Seeing that he had answered with discernment, Jesus said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one ventured to question him further.
Romans 3:19Now we know that everything said in the Law is addressed to those who are under its authority, in order that every mouth may be closed, and to bring the whole world under God’s judgment.
Galatians 3:12But the Law is not based on faith; no, its words are – ‘Those who practice these precepts will find life through them.’
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 →