Luke 10:29

American Standard Version (1901)

But he, desiring to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

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  • Luke 16:15 : 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
  • Luke 18:9-9 : 9 And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
  • Rom 4:2 : 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
  • Rom 10:3 : 3 For being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
  • Gal 3:11 : 11 Now that no man is justified by the law before God, is evident: for, The righteous shall live by faith;
  • Jas 2:24 : 24 Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.
  • Lev 19:34 : 34 The stranger that sojourneth with you shall be unto you as the home-born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were sojourners in the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.
  • Job 32:2 : 2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
  • Matt 5:43-44 : 43 Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: 44 but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;
  • Luke 10:36 : 36 Which of these three, thinkest thou, proved neighbor unto him that fell among the robbers?

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  • 87%

    30Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

    31And by chance a certain priest was going down that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

    32And in like manner a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side.

    33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he was moved with compassion,

    34and came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on [them] oil and wine; and he set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

    35And on the morrow he took out two shillings, and gave them to the host, and said, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, I, when I come back again, will repay thee.

    36Which of these three, thinkest thou, proved neighbor unto him that fell among the robbers?

    37And he said, He that showed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

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    25And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

    26And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

    27And 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 neighbor as thyself.

    28And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

  • 35And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, trying him:

  • 9And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

  • 36He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him?

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    17And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

    18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, [even] God.

  • 39And a second like [unto it] is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

  • 27But he that did his neighbor wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?

  • 20And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.

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    16And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

    17And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

    18He saith unto him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

    19Honor thy father and mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

    20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?

  • 14But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

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    16and he fell upon his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

    17And Jesus answering said, Were not the ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

  • 3And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?

  • 30save thyself, and come down from the cross.

  • 40And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on.

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    18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

    19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, [even] God.

  • 43Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy:

  • 34And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

  • 12They asked him, Who is the man that said unto thee, Take up [thy bed], and walk?

  • 3And he spake unto them this parable, saying,

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    35And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

    36and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.

  • 36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?

  • 31And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are in health have no need of a physician; but they that are sick.

  • 32And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

  • 11And he said unto them, What man shall there be of you, that shall have one sheep, and if this fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

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    13But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.

    14I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  • 21And he said, All these things have I observed from my youth up.

  • 3And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

  • 6And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:

  • 51And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.

  • 40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,