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Themes in Luke 10

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Themes in Luke 10

Luke 10:1 (show verse)

Now after these things [happened] the Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say "seventy." This group would have been in addition to the twelve. See Luke 9:1], and sent them two by two on ahead of Him into every town and locality that He planned to visit.

Associations » Man needs the comfort and help of » Shown by the sending forth of the disciples two by two
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Companionship » Man needs the comfort and help of » Shown by the sending forth of the disciples two by two
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciple » The seventy (better mss. Have "seventy-two") followers of jesus are sent forth
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
moses » Moses and Christ - a parallel » Had seventy helpers
Periods and numbers » Seven, the number of perfection seventy » Disciples sent forth
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Seventy » Disciples sent forth

Luke 10:2 (show verse)

And He said to them, "There is certainly plenty to harvest, but there are [too] few people to do the work. You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Harvest » Spiritual, general references to
Harvest » Figurative
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Missionary-work by ministers » Required
Reaping » Spiritual harvest
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Sowing and reaping » Reaping, harvest of sin » Harvest, spiritual, general references to
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest

Luke 10:3 (show verse)

[So], go on; See, I am sending you out as lambs among wolves.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Lambs » Illustrative » (among wolves,) of ministers among the unGodly
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the wicked

Luke 10:4 (show verse)

Do not carry a money belt, or a traveling bag [for personal belongings] or shoes; and do not extend [elaborate] greetings to anyone along the way.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Haste » Duty of » Haste in delivering the message
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Shoes » Journey » Prohibited
Travelers » On errands requiring despatch » Saluted no man by the way

Luke 10:5 (show verse)

And whatever house you enter, first say, 'Let peace be upon this household.'

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
spiritual Peace » The benediction of ministers should be
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Salutations » Examples of
Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be to this house
Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom) to this house,
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of

Luke 10:6 (show verse)

And if a son of peace is there [i.e., a peace-loving person], your [request for] peace will rest upon him. But if he is not [a peace-loving person], your [blessing of] peace will return to [rest on] you.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")

Luke 10:7 (show verse)

And you should remain in that same house [i.e., the peace-loving one], eating and drinking whatever they serve you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move from house to house [i.e., wasting time].

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Servant » Hired » Unclassified scriptures relating to
Servants » Hired » To be esteemed worthy of their hire
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")

Luke 10:8 (show verse)

And into whatever town you enter and are welcomed, eat whatever is placed in front of you,

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Eating » Admonitions concerning eating
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Food » Grace before » Admonitions concerning eating
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » In eating

Luke 10:9 (show verse)

and heal the sick people who live there. Say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'

Apostles » Miraculous power given to
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Miracles wrought through servants of God » The seventy disciples: » Various miracles
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")

Luke 10:10 (show verse)

But whatever town you enter that does not welcome you, go out into its streets and say [to them],

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")

Luke 10:11 (show verse)

We are wiping off even the dust of your city that has stuck to our feet [in protest] against you. Yet you should know this, that the kingdom of God has come near [to you].'

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Harvest » The laborers of the harvest
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is
Labor » The laborers of the harvest
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ sent his disciples to labor in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")

Luke 10:12 (show verse)

I tell you, the people of Sodom will be shown more leniency on that day [i.e., the day of judgment] than that town will receive.

Luke 10:13 (show verse)

"It is too bad for you, Chorazin! It is too bad for you, Bethsaida! For if the powerful miracles had been performed in Tyre and Sidon which were performed in your presence, they would have repented long ago by sitting in ashes and wearing sackcloth. [Note: This sackcloth was a coarse cloth made of goat hair and indicated deep remorse or mourning].

Ashes » Repenting in
Bethsaida » A city » A city of galilee » Jesus prophesies against
Chorazin » Denunciation against
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Increased by neglect of privileges
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Sin » Defined » Denunciation of
Tyre » City of » To be judged according to its opportunity and privileges

Luke 10:14 (show verse)

But Tyre and Sidon will be shown more leniency in the judgment [day] than you will.

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Misused privileges » By the people of northern galilee
Privileges » Misused » By the people of northern galilee
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Increased by neglect of privileges
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Tyre » City of » To be judged according to its opportunity and privileges

Luke 10:15 (show verse)

And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up [as high] as heaven? [Certainly not], you will be brought down to the unseen place of departed spirits [i.e., you will become obscure or obliterated as a city].

Capernaum » His prophecy against
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Hades » The unseen world, translated "hell" in av, but in the r. V. The word "hades" is retained
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » The destruction of capernaum
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Increased by neglect of privileges
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")

Luke 10:16 (show verse)

The person who listens to you, [actually] listens to me. And the person who rejects you, [actually] rejects me. And the person who rejects me, [actually] rejects Him who sent me [i.e., God]."

Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Contempt » Of ministers, is a despising of God
Despisement » Who despises the lord
Despisement » Those that despise the lord
Despisement » Those that despise a disciple of Christ
Hate » Those that hate the lord
Hearing » Who hears the lord
Hearing » Those that hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Commissions the seventy disciples (in samaria)
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Not to despise them
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")

Luke 10:17 (show verse)

So, the seventy-two disciples returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the evil spirits submitted to us in your name [i.e., by your authority]."

Agency » In salvation of men
Apostles » Miraculous power given to
Boasting » Instances of » The disciples
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Demons » Cast out » By the disciples
Devil/devils » Who has authority over devils
Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » In service
Joy » Instances of » Of the disciples, because the demons were subject to them
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the seventy (the best mss. Have "seventy-two")
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By the seventy
Miracles wrought through servants of God » The seventy disciples: » Various miracles
Name » What can be accomplished in the name of the lord
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Power » The lord giving power
Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Joy in, found by the faithful
Seventy » The seventy disciples sent forth by jesus (though the best greek mss. Have "seventy-two")
Telling jesus » Victories
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in

Luke 10:18 (show verse)

And Jesus said to them, "I saw Satan falling from heaven as lightning.

Adversary » Power of » Humbled
Devil/devils » The devil being cast down from heaven
Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the seventy (the best mss. Have "seventy-two")
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Power » The lord giving power
Satan » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Humbled
Serpent » Power of » Humbled
Tempter » Power of » Humbled
The Devil » Cast out of heaven

Luke 10:19 (show verse)

See, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [i.e., to receive protection from accidental contact with venomous creatures. See Acts 28:5] and [to have authority] over all the power of the enemy [i.e., Satan. See verse 18]. And nothing at all will hurt you.

Animals » God's control of
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christ » Gifts of » Power over evil spirits
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
Endowments » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Power over evil spirits
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Power over evil spirits
God » Promises to the tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
God's Promises » To the tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Limitations of satan » May be overcome by divine grace
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the seventy (the best mss. Have "seventy-two")
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Power » The lord giving power
Rejoice » What to rejoice in
Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
Satan » Indwelling limited in power » May be overcome by divine grace
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
Scorpion » Power over, given to the seventy disciples (the best mss. Have "seventy-two")
Scorpions » Christ gave his disciples power over
Serpent » The seventy disciples (the best mss have "seventy-two") endued with power over
Serpents » Miracles connected with » Power over, given to the disciples
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Power over evil spirits
Spiritual » Victory promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces
promises to Tempted » Power to tread on evil forces
Victory » Spiritual, promises of ultimate triumph » Over malign spiritual forces

Luke 10:20 (show verse)

Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]."

Boasting » Instances of » The disciples
Book » Of life
heavenly Citizenship » A source of real joy
Election » Of saints, is » Recorded in heaven
Genealogies » Illustrative of the record of saints in the book of life
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Contains a register of the saints
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Contains a register of the saints
Heavenly » Citizenship » A source of real joy
Home » Heavenly » Contains a register of the saints
Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Joy » Of saints, is » For election
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the seventy (the best mss. Have "seventy-two")
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Power » The lord giving power
Rejoice » What to rejoice in
Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
the future » Heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints re 21; 22; joh 14 » Contains a register of the saints

Luke 10:21 (show verse)

At that very time Jesus rejoiced in [the power of] the Holy Spirit, and said [in prayer], "I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you concealed these things [i.e., His divine revelations] from those [claiming to be] wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babies [i.e., to simple, sincere, common people]. Yes, Father, this was pleasing to you.

Agency » In salvation of men
Babes » A symbol of the guileless
Christ » Joy of » In the divine method of revelation
Hiding » Who knowledge is hid from
Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Joy » Christ's joy » In the divine method of revelation
Spiritual life » Has its infancy
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to

Luke 10:22 (show verse)

Everything has been handed over to me by my Father and no one knows the Son except the Father. And [no one knows] the Father except the Son and whatever person the Son wants to reveal Him to."

Hiding » Who knowledge is hid from
Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Knowledge » Who knows the lord

Luke 10:23 (show verse)

Then Jesus turned to the disciples and said privately, "The eyes that see the things you see are [truly] blessed,

Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Privileges » Misused » Special

Luke 10:24 (show verse)

for I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see the things that you see, but did not [get to] see them. And [they wanted] to hear the things that you hear, but did not [get to] hear them."

Jesus Christ » History of » Hears the report of the seventy disciples (in jerusalem)
Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving

Luke 10:25 (show verse)

Just then a certain teacher of the law of Moses stood up and [attempted to] test Jesus, saying, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit [never ending] life?"

Christ » Touched by others » Tried by his enemies
Decalogue » See commandments
Deception » Instances of » Lawyer
Duty » Of man to man
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Answers » Biblical expert
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Lawyer » Test jesus with questions
Love » Loving the lord
Select readings » The parable of the good samaritan
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Lawyer
Temptation » Christ » Endured, from the wicked

Luke 10:26 (show verse)

And Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law of Moses? How do you read it?"

Decalogue » See commandments
Duty » Of man to man
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Answers » Biblical expert
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Lawyer » Test jesus with questions
Love » Loving the lord
Select readings » The parable of the good samaritan

Luke 10:27 (show verse)

And the man answered Him, [Deut. 6:5], "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind." And [Lev. 19:18 says], " [You must love] your neighbor just as [you love] yourself."

Being Devoted to God » Should be exhibited in » Loving God
Decalogue » See commandments
Duty » Of man to man
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Jesus Christ » History of » Answers » Biblical expert
Law » What is the fulfilling of the law
Law » Epitomized by jesus
Lawyer » Test jesus with questions
Love » Loving the lord
Select readings » The parable of the good samaritan

Luke 10:28 (show verse)

Then Jesus said to him, "You have answered correctly; [if] you do this, you will live" [i.e., forever. See verse 25].

Luke 10:29 (show verse)

But, wanting to justify himself, the teacher of the law of Moses asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

Deeds » What you should do to others
Duty » Of man to man
Jesus Christ » History of » Answers » Biblical expert
Lawyer » Test jesus with questions
Select readings » The parable of the good samaritan
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Lawyer
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Seek to justify themselves

Luke 10:30 (show verse)

Jesus answered him, "A certain man was traveling down from Jerusalem to Jericho [Note: This was a town about eighteen miles northeast of Jerusalem], when he was attacked by robbers, who stripped him [of his clothing and belongings] and beat him up, then went away leaving him half dead.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Mr selfishness, mr curiosity, mr kind-hearted
Deeds » What you should do to others
Duty » Of man to man
Highways » Infested with » Robbers
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The good samaritan
Jesus Christ » History of » Answers » Biblical expert
Judea, modern » Towns of » Jericho
Lawyer » Test jesus with questions
Parables » Parables of Christ » Good samaritan
Select readings » The parable of the good samaritan
Robbery » Instances of

Luke 10:31 (show verse)

And it just happened that a certain priest was traveling down that [same] road, and when he saw the [injured] man, he went around him on the opposite side of the road.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Mr selfishness, mr curiosity, mr kind-hearted
Deeds » What you should do to others
Duty » Of man to man
Heartlessness » The priest and levite
Highways » Infested with » Robbers
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The good samaritan
Jesus Christ » History of » Answers » Biblical expert
Lawyer » Test jesus with questions
Parables » Parables of Christ » Good samaritan
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Corrupt
Select readings » The parable of the good samaritan
Selfishness » Examples of » The priest and levite carelessly pass by the wounded man

Luke 10:32 (show verse)

In the same way, a Levite [Note: Levites were assistants to the priests], when coming to that place and seeing the [injured] man, also went around him on the opposite side [of the road].

Afflicted » Duty to the
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Mr selfishness, mr curiosity, mr kind-hearted
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
Deeds » What you should do to others
Duty » Of man to man
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Unkindness » Pitilessness condemned

Luke 10:33 (show verse)

But [then] a certain Samaritan [Note: This was a person despised by the Jews and regarded by them as a 'half-breed'], as he traveled along, came to where the [injured] man was [lying], and upon seeing him [lying there], felt deep pity [for him].

Afflicted » Duty to the
Beneficence » Instances of » The good samaritan
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Compassion » Examples of human » The good samaritan
Compassion and sympathy » Illustrated
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Poor » Kindness to » The good samaritan
The poor » Care for--illustrated
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Samaria » Country of » The good samaritan from
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » More humane and grateful than the jews
Samaritans » Marginal chain of texts
Social duties » Compassion » The good samaritan

Luke 10:34 (show verse)

So, he went over to him, poured oil and wine on him [i.e., as emergency medical treatment], then bandaged his wounds, placed him on his own animal, and took him to a lodge where he took care of him.

Luke 10:35 (show verse)

Then the next day he gave the lodge keeper two coins [Note: These coins amounted to two days of a farm laborer's pay, or about $140 in 1994] and told him, 'Take care of this [injured] man; and whatever more you have to spend on him I will repay you when I come back [this way] again.'

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The poor » Care for--illustrated
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Samaria » Country of » The good samaritan from
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » More humane and grateful than the jews

Luke 10:36 (show verse)

[Now] which of these three men do you think acted like a neighbor to the man attacked by the robbers?"

Afflicted » Duty to the
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Duty » Of man to man
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modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » More humane and grateful than the jews
Service » The duty of serving men » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Service » Christ's encouraged » It exemplifies neighbourliness
religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness

Luke 10:37 (show verse)

And the teacher of the law of Moses said, "The person who showed pity on him." Then Jesus replied, "You go and do the same thing."

Afflicted » Duty to the
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Mr selfishness, mr curiosity, mr kind-hearted
Deeds » What you should do to others
Duty » Of man to man
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The good samaritan
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Mercy » Should be shown » To those that are in distress
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Service » The duty of serving men » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Service » Christ's encouraged » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Service » Test » Christ applies it in the parable of the good samaritan
religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness

Luke 10:38 (show verse)

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village [i.e., Bethany. See John 11:1], and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.

Bethany » Mary, martha, and lazarus dwell at
Christ » Guest, a » Of martha
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Mary, the sister of martha
Friendship » Instances of » Mary, martha, and lazarus, with jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in the house of mary, martha, and lazarus (in bethany)
Martha » Ministers to jesus
Martha » The worried housekeeper characteristics of » Hospitality
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Sits at jesus' feet for instruction
Social life » Christ entertained in various homes » Of martha

Luke 10:39 (show verse)

And she had a sister named Mary who was also sitting at the Lord's feet, listening to what He said.

At his feet » Persons found at Christ's feet » A seeker after truth
Attitudes of the Christian » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Sitting, for instruction
Bethany » Mary, martha, and lazarus dwell at
Christ » Feet, at his » A seeker after truth
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Mary, the sister of martha
Feet » Sitting at
Feet » People found at Christ's » A seeker after truth
Friendship » Instances of » Mary, martha, and lazarus, with jesus
Home » Home Religion » Maternal and paternal love » Mary sits at jesus' feet in her home
Humility » At Christ's feet » A seeker after truth
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in the house of mary, martha, and lazarus (in bethany)
Life » Christ » Deeper
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Martha » Ministers to jesus
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Of bethany
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Sits at jesus' feet for instruction
Mary » The women immortalized by Christ characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » For instruction
Spiritual receptivity » Martha received him into her house
Religion » Home religion general references to » Mary sits at jesus' feet in her home
Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Sitting, for instruction
Spiritual » Receptivity » Martha received him into her house
Worship » Family » General references to » Mary sits at jesus' feet in her home

Luke 10:40 (show verse)

But Martha was preoccupied with all the preparations [i.e., for entertaining her beloved guest] and came up to Jesus and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Ask her to help me."

Bethany » Mary, martha, and lazarus dwell at
Care » Instances of » Martha
Care » Worldly folly of » Mars the peace of home
Care » Causes of » Entertainment of guests
Discourtesy » Martha
Entertainments » Served often by members of the family
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Mary, the sister of martha
Family » Cares » Entertainment of guests
Friendship » Instances of » Mary, martha, and lazarus, with jesus
Impatience » Martha, with her sister mary
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in the house of mary, martha, and lazarus (in bethany)
Labour » Woman's » As housekeepers
Martha » The worried housekeeper characteristics of » Energy
Martha » Ministers to jesus
Martha » The worried housekeeper characteristics of » Anxious care
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Sits at jesus' feet for instruction
Notable women » Martha, the worried housekeeper
Women » Work of » As housekeepers
Women » Notable » Martha, the worried housekeeper
Women's Work » As housekeepers
Worldly » Care, folly of » Mars the peace of home

Luke 10:41 (show verse)

But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about [so] many things.

forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden
Bethany » Mary, martha, and lazarus dwell at
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
Care » Instances of » Martha
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Martha
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Mary, the sister of martha
Friendship » Instances of » Mary, martha, and lazarus, with jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in the house of mary, martha, and lazarus (in bethany)
Martha » Ministers to jesus
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Sits at jesus' feet for instruction

Luke 10:42 (show verse)

But only one thing is [really] needful. For Mary has made the better choice, which will not be taken away from her."

Choice » Wise choice, examples of » Mary
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Mary, the sister of martha
Friendship » Instances of » Mary, martha, and lazarus, with jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in the house of mary, martha, and lazarus (in bethany)
Martha » Ministers to jesus
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Sits at jesus' feet for instruction
Mary » The women immortalized by Christ characteristics of » Spiritual insight
Notable women » Mary of bethany, the woman immortalized by Christ
One thing » Needful
Spirituality » Described as the great and enduring good
Virtues » Of women » A devotional spirit
Wise » Choice, examples of » Mary
crowning qualities of Womanhood » A devotional spirit
Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
Women » Counsel of » Devout
Women » Good » Mary and martha
Women » Notable » Mary of bethany, the woman immortalized by Christ