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And by chance there came down a certain priest that ° way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

New Defender's Study Bible Notes

10:29 who is my neighbour. The famous parable of the good Samaritan, given in response to this question, yields the following answer: my “neighbour” is anyone who has a special need that I am able to meet and who is brought to my particular attention by crossing my path.


10:35 pence. That is, “pennies.” See note on Matthew 20:10.


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