Bible Verses About "What Is the Parable of the Good Samaritan"
The Good Samaritan is Jesus' story of a despised outsider who showed mercy to a wounded stranger, revealing what it truly means to love your neighbour.
The Good Samaritan is Jesus' story of a despised outsider who showed mercy to a wounded stranger, revealing what it truly means to love your neighbour.
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him." — Luke 10:33 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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 he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise."
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