Luke 10:31 asv — And by chance a certain priest was going down that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

American Standard Version

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

— Luke 10:31, American Standard Version

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Luke 10 — Context

28

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

29

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

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Jesus 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.

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

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

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

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and 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.

Luke 10:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:31 say?
Luke 10:31 in the American Standard Version reads: “And by chance a certain priest was going down that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. ”
Where is Luke 10:31 in the Bible?
Luke 10:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 31.
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 10:31.
What translation should I read Luke 10:31 in?
Luke 10:31 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 10:31?
Luke 10:31 reads (ASV): “And by chance a certain priest was going down that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. ” 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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