Luke 10:30
The Scripture
(30) And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Luke 10 the disciples travel to Bethany where Martha and Mary are waiting for Jesus and they tell him about the Good Samaritan story. Jesus then tells a parable about a man who helps a wounded traveler, emphasizing that love and mercy should not depend on ethnicity or status. The passage teaches that caring for others is a higher priority than religious rules.
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