Luke 10:30 cpdv — Then Jesus, taking this up, said: “A certain man descended from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he happened upon robbers, who…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Jesus, taking this up, said: “A certain man descended from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he happened upon robbers, who now also plundered him. And inflicting him with wounds, they went away, leaving him behind, half-alive. "

— Luke 10:30, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 10 — Context

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In response, he said: “You shall love the Lord your God from your whole heart, and from your whole soul, and from all your strength, and from all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

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And he said to him: “You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live.”

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But since he wanted to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

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Then Jesus, taking this up, said: “A certain man descended from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he happened upon robbers, who now also plundered him. And inflicting him with wounds, they went away, leaving him behind, half-alive.

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And it happened that a certain priest was descending along the same way. And seeing him, he passed by.

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And similarly a Levite, when he was near the place, also saw him, and he passed by.

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

Luke 10:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:30 say?
Luke 10:30 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Jesus, taking this up, said: “A certain man descended from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he happened upon robbers, who now also plundered him. And inflicting him with wounds, they went away, leaving him behind, half-alive. ”
Where is Luke 10:30 in the Bible?
Luke 10:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 30.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:30.
What translation should I read Luke 10:30 in?
Luke 10:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:30?
Luke 10:30 reads (CPDV): “Then Jesus, taking this up, said: “A certain man descended from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he happened upon robbers, who now also plundered him. And inflicting him with wounds, they went away, leaving him behind, half-alive. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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