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    Luke 10 (KJV)

    Read Luke chapter 10 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Luke 10

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    Luke 10:27

    "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with…"

    Luke 10:19

    "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorp…"

    Luke 10:20

    "Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are su…"

    Luke 10:41-42

    "And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou a…"

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    Luke 10 Summary

    Luke 10 contains two beloved passages: the sending of the seventy-two disciples and the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus sends out seventy-two followers ahead of Him to heal the sick and announce the kingdom. They return joyfully, and Jesus sees Satan falling 'as lightning from heaven.'

    When a lawyer asks, 'Who is my neighbour?' Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan — a man beaten on the Jericho road is passed by a priest and Levite but rescued by a despised Samaritan who shows extravagant mercy. The chapter closes with Mary and Martha: Martha is 'careful and troubled about many things' while Mary sits at Jesus' feet. Jesus declares that Mary has chosen 'that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.'

    Key Themes

    Loving Your NeighborCompassion in ActionChoosing What MattersMission

    Key Verses in Luke 10

    "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."

    — Luke 10:27

    The summary of all God's commands — love God totally and love your neighbor practically.

    "He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise."

    — Luke 10:37

    The parable's punchline — your neighbor is anyone in need, and loving them means taking action.

    "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

    — Luke 10:42

    In a culture that valued busyness, Jesus elevates sitting at His feet as the most important activity.

    Life Application

    The Good Samaritan challenges every excuse for ignoring need: wrong ethnicity, inconvenient timing, someone else's problem. Your neighbor is the person in front of you right now. And like Mary, don't let busyness — even religious busyness — crowd out sitting with Jesus.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the point of the Good Samaritan parable?

    It redefines 'neighbor' — not as someone who lives near you or shares your identity, but as anyone in need. The hero is a despised Samaritan, shaming the religious leaders who passed by. Love is defined by action, not proximity or tribal loyalty.

    What is the lesson of Mary and Martha?

    Martha represents distracted service; Mary represents devoted attention to Jesus. Jesus doesn't condemn service but elevates relationship as the priority. Being with Jesus comes before doing for Jesus — otherwise service becomes anxious, resentful busyness.

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