Luke 10:21-42 ▼

21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I will acknowledge to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: yes Father, for so was it benevolence before thee.

22 All things were delivered me by my Father: and none knows who is the Son, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and to whomsoever the Son would wish to reveal.

23 And having turned to the disciples apart he said, Happy the eyes seeing what ye see:

24 For I say to you, that many prophets and kings wished to behold what ye see, and saw not; and to hear what ye hear, and heard not.

25 And, behold, a certain skilled in the law stood up, tempting him, and saying, Teacher, what having done shall I inherit eternal life?

26 And he said to him, What has been written in the law? how readest thou?

27 And he having answered, said. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God from thy whole heart, and from thy whole soul, and from thy whole strength; and thy neighbor as thyself.

28 And he said to him, Thou hast answered rightly; this do and thou shalt live.

29 And he, wishing to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

30 And Jesus having replied said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers: and having stripped him, and laid on blows, they departed, leaving him half dead.

31 And by accident a certain priest went down in that way: and having seen him, went on the opposite side.

32 And likewise also a Levite, having been in the place, having come and seen him, went on the opposite side.

33 And a certain Samaritan, traveling, came to him: and having seen him, felt compassion.

34 And having come near, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and having mounted him upon his own animal, he brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

35 And upon the morrow, he having come forth, taking out two drachmas, he gave to the inn-keeper, and said to him, Take care of him; and whatever thou spendest besides, I, in my coming back, will repay thee.

36 Which then of these three seems to thee to have been neighbor to him fallen among robbers?

37 And he said, He having done mercy with him. Then said Jesus to him. Go thou, and do likewise.

38 And it was in their going forth, and he came to a certain town: and a certain woman by the name of Martha received him in her house.

39 And also a sister was to her, called Mary; and she having sat at Jesus' feet, heard his word.

40 And Martha was perplexed about much service, and having stood before, said, Lord, carest thou not that my sister left me to serve alone? Speak therefore to her that she may lay hold and assist with me.

41 And Jesus having answered, said to her, Martha, Martha, thou hast care, and art confused about many things:

42 And of one thing there is need: and Mary has chosen the good part which shall not be taken away from her.