Who Is My Neighbour?

Jul 17, 2026

This document presents the parable of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, verses 25-37. It recounts an interaction between Jesus and an expert in religious law who, after correctly identifying the commandments to love God and love one's neighbor, asks Jesus, "And who is my neighbour?" Jesus responds with the parable of a man who was robbed, beaten, and left for dead. A priest and a Levite pass by without helping, but a Samaritan, who was traveling, helps the injured man. The Samaritan bandages his wounds, transports him to an inn, and arranges for his continued care, promising to cover any additional expenses. Jesus then asks the expert which of the three acted as a neighbor, and the expert identifies the Samaritan. Jesus concludes by instructing the expert to "Go and do the same," emphasizing the principle of showing mercy and compassion to all, regardless of their background or status. The story serves as a powerful illustration of altruism and the true meaning of neighborly love, transcending societal and religious divisions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time38 min

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

The Question

The Parable

The Traveler and the Robbery

The Priest and the Levite

The Samaritan's Compassion

The Conclusion

FAQs

What is the main question posed to Jesus in this passage?

An expert in religious law asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, and then, after Jesus referred him to the law, the expert asked, "And who is my neighbour?"

Who passed by the injured man without helping him?

A priest and a Levite both saw the injured man but passed by on the other side without offering assistance.

How did the Samaritan help the injured man?

The Samaritan felt compassion, bandaged the man's wounds, poured oil and wine on them, put him on his own animal, took him to an inn, and cared for him, promising to cover any expenses incurred.

Jul 17, 2026

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