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50 Bible Verses About the Good Samaritan

Explore the Good Samaritan parable, its biblical roots, and practical steps to love your neighbor with compassion and fairness.

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Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

The parable of the Good Samaritan, found in Luke 10:33-34, illustrates the importance of showing compassion and mercy to others, regardless of their background. It emphasizes that loving one's neighbor involves practical acts of kindness and support, challenging societal norms and prejudices to foster genuine care and fairness in relationships.

“But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,”
— Luke 10:33-34 WEB

A traveler lies beaten and bruised on a dusty road. Two pass by without offering help. Then, a Samaritan, a man from a group often shunned, stops and cares for the wounded traveler. This scene, familiar to many, illustrates a profound act of compassion found in the parable of the Good Samaritan. It teaches us about loving beyond boundaries, a powerful message from Jesus that resonates in Luke 10:33-34, where the Samaritan binds the wounds of a stranger, driven by mercy and kindness.

The Good Samaritan story challenges us to consider our own responses to those in need. It reflects Leviticus 19:18, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” This command calls us to act without partiality, as highlighted in Leviticus 19:15, urging fairness and righteousness. God’s grace and mercy, as declared in Exodus 33:19, flow freely. We are invited to extend this same grace, showing loving kindness as expressed in Psalms 36:10. These verses together call us to live out a love that is active, tangible, and transformative — a love that breaks down barriers and heals wounds.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “He said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim Yahweh’s name before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.””

  2. 2

    ““‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.”

  3. 3

    ““‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.”

  4. 5

    “Oh continue your loving kindness to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.”

  5. 6

    “Answer me, Yahweh, for your loving kindness is good. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, turn to me.”

  6. 7

    “For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.”

  7. 9

    “Do good, Yahweh, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts.”

  8. 10

    “Yahweh is good to all. His tender mercies are over all his works.”

  9. 11

    “He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.”

  10. 12

    “Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow.””

  11. 13

    “Isn’t it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?”

  12. 14

    “I will tell of the loving kindnesses of Yahweh and the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has given to us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has given to them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.”

  13. 15

    “Hate evil, love good, and establish justice in the courts. It may be that Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.””

  14. 16

    ““You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor Leviticus 19:18 and hate your enemy.’not in the Bible, but see Qumran Manual of Discipline Ix, 21-26”

  15. 17

    “But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”

  16. 18

    “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers,TR adds “raise the dead,” and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.”

  17. 19

    “‘Honor your father and your mother.’Exodus 20:12-16; Deuteronomy 5:16-20 And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”Leviticus 19:18”

  18. 20

    “A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’Leviticus 19:18”

  19. 21

    “The second is like this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’Leviticus 19:18 There is no other commandment greater than these.””

  20. 22

    “and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.””

  21. 23

    ““But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”

  22. 24

    “If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.”

  23. 25

    “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.”

  24. 26

    “and sent messengers before his face. They went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him.”

  25. 27

    “He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind;Deuteronomy 6:5 and your neighbor as yourself.”Leviticus 19:18”

  26. 28

    “But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,”

  27. 29

    “came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”

  28. 30

    “He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.”

  29. 31

    “From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, “He told me everything that I did.””

  30. 32

    “I am the good shepherd.Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:11-12,15,22 The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

  31. 33

    “They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the Good News to many villages of the Samaritans.”

  32. 34

    “In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’””

  33. 35

    “For he said to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”Exodus 33:19”

  34. 36

    “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.”

  35. 37

    “Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”

  36. 38

    “For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”TR adds “You shall not give false testimony,” “You shall not covet,” Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deuteronomy 5:17-19,21 and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”Leviticus 19:18”

  37. 39

    “Love doesn’t harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.”

  38. 40

    “Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers The word for “brothers” here and where context allows may also be correctly translated “brothers and sisters” or “siblings.” who are with them.”

  39. 42

    “For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”Leviticus 19:18”

  40. 43

    “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

  41. 44

    “And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”

  42. 45

    “Now I desire to have you know, brothers,The word for “brothers” here and where context allows may also be correctly translated “brothers and sisters” or “siblings.” that the things which happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good News;”

  43. 46

    “See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.”

  44. 47

    “that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;”

  45. 48

    “However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,”Leviticus 19:18 you do well.”

  46. 49

    “And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.”

  47. 50

    “and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.”

For your week

Reflect

Consider the Samaritan's actions in light of your daily life. Are there opportunities to show mercy and kindness to someone you might usually overlook?

Pray

Heavenly Father, guide us to see those in need around us. Help us to act with compassion and grace, just as the Good Samaritan did. Amen.

Apply

This week, reach out to someone outside your usual circle. Offer help or a listening ear. Let kindness bridge any divides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parable of the Good Samaritan?

The parable of the Good Samaritan, found in Luke 10:25-37, tells the story of a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho who is attacked by robbers. Left for dead, he is ignored by a priest and a Levite but is aided by a Samaritan, who tends to his wounds and ensures his care. Jesus uses this parable to illustrate the command to love your neighbor, emphasizing that true compassion knows no boundaries and calls us to help those in need, regardless of their background.

Who is my neighbor?

In the context of the Good Samaritan parable, Jesus teaches that a neighbor is not defined by proximity or similarity but by the ability to show mercy and kindness. Leviticus 19:18 underscores this by commanding us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus expands this definition by illustrating that anyone in need whom we have the capacity to help is our neighbor, thus encouraging us to act with compassion and generosity toward all people.

What does it mean to love my neighbor?

Loving your neighbor means acting with compassion and kindness towards others, as demonstrated in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:33-34). It involves treating others with fairness and without prejudice, as instructed in Leviticus 19:15. This love is active, requiring us to step beyond our comfort zones to aid those in need, reflecting God's love and mercy. It calls us to embody a love that is selfless and inclusive, mirroring the love Jesus showed.

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