Luke 10:29
But, he, wishing to justify himself, said unto Jesus—And, who is, my, neighbour?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
In Context
28And he said unto him—Rightly, hast thou answered: This, do, and thou shalt live.
Cross References
Job 32:2Then was kindled the anger of Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite of the family of Ram,—against Job, was kindled his anger, because he justified his own soul rather than God;
Luke 10:36Which of these three, seemeth unto thee to have become, neighbour, unto him who fell among the robbers?
Luke 18:9And he spake, even unto certain who were confident in themselves that they were righteous, and were despising the rest, this parable:—
Romans 10:3For, not knowing God’s righteousness and, their own, seeking to establish, unto the righteousness of God, have they not submitted;
James 2:24Ye see that—by works, a man is declared righteous, and not by faith alone.
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 →