Luke 10:37
He said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
World English Bible British
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
36Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbour to him who fell amongst the robbers?”
Cross References
Hosea 6:6For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Matthew 20:28even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Luke 6:32“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
Ephesians 5:2Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
1 Peter 2:21For you were called to this, 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 →