Luke 10:33 But when a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, he looked at him and had compassion.

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New International Version
But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.

New Living Translation
“Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.

English Standard Version
But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion.

Berean Standard Bible
But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion.

Berean Literal Bible
But a certain Samaritan journeying came to him, and having seen him was moved with compassion,

King James Bible
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

New King James Version
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.

New American Standard Bible
But a Samaritan who was on a journey came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion,

NASB 1995
“But a Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion,

NASB 1977
“But a certain Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion,

Legacy Standard Bible
But a Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him, and when he saw him, he felt compassion.

Amplified Bible
But a Samaritan (foreigner), who was traveling, came upon him; and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion [for him],

Christian Standard Bible
But a Samaritan on his journey came up to him, and when he saw the man, he had compassion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But a Samaritan on his journey came up to him, and when he saw the man, he had compassion.

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

Contemporary English Version
A man from Samaria then came traveling along that road. When he saw the man, he felt sorry for him

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"But a Samaritan, as he was traveling along, came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he felt sorry for the man,

Good News Translation
But a Samaritan who was traveling that way came upon the man, and when he saw him, his heart was filled with pity.

International Standard Version
But as he was traveling along, a Samaritan came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he was moved with compassion.

Majority Standard Bible
But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, him he had compassion.

NET Bible
But a Samaritan who was traveling came to where the injured man was, and when he saw him, he felt compassion for him.

New Heart English Bible
But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,

Webster's Bible Translation
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came were he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

Weymouth New Testament
But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came where he lay, and seeing him was moved with pity.

World English Bible
But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
But a certain Samaritan, journeying, came along him, and having seen him, he was moved with compassion,

Berean Literal Bible
But a certain Samaritan journeying came to him, and having seen him was moved with compassion,

Young's Literal Translation
'But a certain Samaritan, journeying, came along him, and having seen him, he was moved with compassion,

Smith's Literal Translation
And a certain Samaritan, traveling, came to him: and having seen him, felt compassion.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But a certain Samaritan being on his journey, came near him; and seeing him, was moved with compassion.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came near him. And seeing him, he was moved by mercy.

New American Bible
But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight.

New Revised Standard Version
But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But a Samaritan man as he traveled came where he was and he saw him and he took pity on him.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
But a certain Samaritan, who was on a journey, came near him; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.

Godbey New Testament
And a certain Samaritan, on a journey, came near him: and seeing, had compassion on him,

Haweis New Testament
But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was moved with compassion,

Mace New Testament
but a certain Samaritan being on the road, came where he was, and when he saw him, he took compassion on him,

Weymouth New Testament
But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came where he lay, and seeing him was moved with pity.

Worrell New Testament
But a certain Samaritan, going on his way, came down to him; and, seeing him, he was moved with compassion;

Worsley New Testament
But a certain Samaritan, as he was travelling, came up to him, and when He saw him,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Parable of the Good Samaritan
…32So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. 33But when a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, he looked at him and had compassion. 34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.…

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Cross References

Matthew 9:36
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 14:14
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Matthew 20:34
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.

Mark 1:41
Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”

Mark 6:34
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.

Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

John 11:33-35
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Romans 9:15
For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Hebrews 2:17
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

Treasury of Scripture

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

Samaritan.

Luke 9:52,53
And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him…

Luke 17:16-18
And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan…

Proverbs 27:10
Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.

he had.

Luke 7:13
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

Exodus 2:6
And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews' children.

1 Kings 8:50
And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:

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Luke 10

1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;
13. pronounces a woe against certain cities.
17. The seventy return with joy;
18. he shows them wherein to rejoice,
21. and thanks his Father for his grace;
23. magnifies the happy estate of his church;
25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life,
30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;
38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.

Berean Study Bible

But a Samaritan
The mention of a Samaritan is significant, as Samaritans were generally despised by the Jews during the time of Jesus. The Samaritans were a group that descended from Israelites who had intermarried with foreigners brought in by the Assyrians. This historical context highlights the radical nature of Jesus' parable, as He chooses a Samaritan to exemplify true neighborly love, challenging the prejudices of His audience.

as he traveled
This phrase indicates that the Samaritan was on a journey, suggesting that he had his own plans and destinations. The Greek word used here implies movement and purpose, yet the Samaritan is willing to interrupt his journey. This reflects the Christian call to be open to divine appointments and to prioritize compassion over personal agendas.

came to him
The Samaritan's action of coming to the injured man signifies a deliberate choice to engage with someone in need. In the cultural context, approaching a stranger, especially one who might be considered an enemy, was an act of courage and compassion. This reflects the Christian teaching of drawing near to those who are suffering, regardless of societal barriers.

and saw him
The act of seeing goes beyond mere physical sight; it implies perception and understanding. The Greek word used here suggests a deeper awareness and acknowledgment of the man's condition. This challenges believers to truly see and recognize the needs around them, not just superficially, but with a heart ready to respond.

and had compassion
Compassion is a central theme in this verse, and the Greek word used here, "splagchnizomai," conveys a deep, gut-wrenching empathy. This is the same word often used to describe Jesus' own compassion for the crowds. It calls Christians to embody a love that is visceral and active, moving beyond feelings to tangible acts of mercy.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(33) A certain Samaritan.--For the chief facts connected with the Samaritans and their relation to the Jews, see Note on Luke 9:52. There is something noticeable in the change of word. It was not likely that the hated alien should be coming down from Jerusalem. His journey would probably be to, or from, Bethel and Gerizim. He was not, as the others were, near a home to which they might have taken the wounded sufferer. Here there is a true human feeling in one who outwardly was involved in heresy and schism, and our Lord singles that out as infinitely preferable to the form of godliness without its power.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 33. - But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him. Now, for the sake of strong contrast, Jesus paints on his canvas the figure of one who, as a Samaritan, was as far removed as possible from being a neighbour to the sufferer (who, most probably, was a Jew) in the sense in which the austere Jewish lawyer would of himself understand the term "neighbour", The Samaritan, hated of the Jews, and most probably, in common with the rest of his nation, hating them - he, in his turn, was journeying along the ill-omened "Way of Blood;" he too sees, like the priest, the form of the man, wounded perhaps to death, lying by the way, and, like the Levite, draws near to look on the helpless sufferer; but, unlike priest and Levite, stays by the wounded man, and, regardless of peril, trouble, or expense, does his best to help the helpless.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

But [when]
δέ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

a
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

Samaritan
Σαμαρίτης (Samaritēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4541: A Samaritan. From Samareia; a Samarite, i.e. Inhabitant of Samaria.

on a journey
ὁδεύων (hodeuōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3593: To journey, travel. From hodos; to travel.

came
ἦλθεν (ēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

upon
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

him,
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

he looked at [him]
ἰδὼν (idōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

[and] had compassion.
ἐσπλαγχνίσθη (esplanchnisthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4697: To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved.

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