Luke 10:37
“The one that took pity on him,” was the answer; at which Jesus said, “Go and do the same yourself.”
Open English Bible (US)
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
Cross References
Hosea 6:6for it is love that I delight in and not sacrifice, and knowledge of God and not burnt offerings.
Matthew 20:28just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Luke 6:32If you love only those who love you, what thanks will be due to you? Why, even the outcast love those who love them!
2 Corinthians 8:9For you do not forget the loving kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ – how that for your sakes, although he was rich, he became poor, so that you also might become rich through his poverty.
Ephesians 5:2and live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.
1 Peter 2:21For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered – on your behalf – and left you an example, that you should follow in 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 →