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Berean Standard Bible

““The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.””

Luke 10:37

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At the end of the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus asked the expert in the law which of the three passersby had been a neighbor to the man who fell among robbers. The lawyer answered that it was the one who showed him mercy, perhaps avoiding even the word Samaritan.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

World English Bible (WEB)

He said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

King James Version (KJV)

And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said, He that showed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said, The one who had mercy on him. And Jesus said, Go and do the same.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he said, 'He who did the kindness with him,' then Jesus said to him, 'Be going on, and you be doing in like manner.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él dijo: El que usó con él de misericordia. Entonces Jesús le dijo: Ve, y haz tú lo mismo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El maestro de la ley contestó: ―El que se compadeció de él. Entonces Jesús le dijo:―Anda pues y haz tú lo mismo.

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