Luke 10:37 - The Message37 “The one who treated him kindly,” the religion scholar responded. Jesus said, “Go and do the same.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176937 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition37 He answered, The one who showed pity and mercy to him. And Jesus said to him, Go and do likewise. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)37 And he said, He that showed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible37 Then the legal expert said, “The one who demonstrated mercy toward him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version37 Then he said, "The one who acted with mercy toward him." And Jesus said to him, "Go, and act similarly." Ver Capítulo |
This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step. He never did one thing wrong, Not once said anything amiss. They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.
“You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You keep meticulous account books, tithing on every nickel and dime you get, but on the meat of God’s Law, things like fairness and compassion and commitment—the absolute basics!—you carelessly take it or leave it. Careful bookkeeping is commendable, but the basics are required. Do you have any idea how silly you look, writing a life story that’s wrong from start to finish, nitpicking over commas and semicolons?
As they continued their travel, Jesus entered a village. A woman by the name of Martha welcomed him and made him feel quite at home. She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said. But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. Later, she stepped in, interrupting them. “Master, don’t you care that my sister has abandoned the kitchen to me? Tell her to lend me a hand.”