New International Version So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. New Living Translation A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. English Standard Version So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. Berean Standard Bible So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. Berean Literal Bible And likewise also a Levite, having come to the place and having seen, passed by on the opposite side. King James Bible And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. New King James Version Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side. New American Standard Bible Likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. NASB 1995 “Likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. NASB 1977 “And likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. Legacy Standard Bible Likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. Amplified Bible Likewise a Levite also came down to the place and saw him, and passed by on the other side [of the road]. Berean Annotated Bible So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. Christian Standard Bible In the same way, a Levite, when he arrived at the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the same way, a Levite, when he arrived at the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. American Standard Version And in like manner a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. Contemporary English Version Later a temple helper came to the same place. But when he saw the man who had been beaten up, he also went by on the other side. English Revised Version And in like manner a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then a Levite came to that place. When he saw the man, he, too, went around him and continued on his way. Good News Translation In the same way a Levite also came there, went over and looked at the man, and then walked on by on the other side. International Standard Version Similarly, a descendant of Levi came to that place. When he saw the man, he also went by on the other side. NET Bible So too a Levite, when he came up to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. New Heart English Bible In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. Webster's Bible Translation And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. Weymouth New Testament In like manner a Levite also came to the place, and seeing him passed by on the other side. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. World English Bible In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand in like manner also, a Levite, having been around the place, having come and seen, passed over on the opposite side. Berean Literal Bible And likewise also a Levite, having come to the place and having seen, passed by on the opposite side. Young's Literal Translation and in like manner also, a Levite, having been about the place, having come and seen, passed over on the opposite side. Smith's Literal Translation And likewise also a Levite, having been in the place, having come and seen him, went on the opposite side. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn like manner also a Levite, when he was near the place and saw him, passed by. Catholic Public Domain Version And similarly a Levite, when he was near the place, also saw him, and he passed by. New American Bible Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. New Revised Standard Version So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd likewise a Levite came and arrived at that place, and saw him and passed on. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And so also a Levite coming arrived at that place and he saw him and he passed by.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIn like manner, also, a Levite, when he came to the place, went and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And a Levite also, in the same way, being near the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road. Mace New Testament a Levite too came to the same place, gave him a look, and pass'd on. Weymouth New Testament In like manner a Levite also came to the place, and seeing him passed by on the other side. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Parable of the Good Samaritan…31Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. 33But when a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, he looked at him and had compassion.… Cross References So too, when a Levite came to that spot Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. Deuteronomy 18:5 For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time. Deuteronomy 33:10 He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. and saw him, Luke 15:20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. Luke 7:13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” John 11:33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. he passed by on the other side. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Proverbs 28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. James 2:14-17 What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? … Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Isaiah 58:6-7 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Treasury of Scripture And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. Psalm 109:25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads. Proverbs 27:10 Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. Acts 18:17 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things. Jump to Previous Levite Manner Opposite Passed Side Spot WayJump to Next Levite Manner Opposite Passed Side Spot WayLuke 10 1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;13. pronounces a woe against certain cities. 17. The seventy return with joy; 18. he shows them wherein to rejoice, 21. and thanks his Father for his grace; 23. magnifies the happy estate of his church; 25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, 30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan; 38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister. So too, when a Levite came to that spot Levites served Israel in matters connected with worship, the sanctuary, and the instruction of God’s law. As a recognized religious servant, the Levite would have been expected to uphold the demands of God’s law concerning care for others. Deu 10:8 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi… and saw him, He came near enough to recognize the wounded man’s condition. His knowledge of the need left no room for ignorance or accident. Luk 15:20 So he got up and went to his father… he passed by on the other side. He deliberately avoided the man, perhaps fearing ceremonial defilement if he were dead. Yet concern for ritual purity did not excuse neglect of a suffering neighbor. His conduct stands in contrast to the Samaritan, whose mercy fulfilled the true intent of God’s law. 1Jn 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need… Persons / Places / Events 1. LeviteA member of the tribe of Levi, traditionally responsible for religious duties and temple service in Israel. Levites were expected to uphold the law and serve as examples of holiness and compassion. 2. The Road The setting is the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, known for its danger and frequent robberies. This road symbolizes the journey of life, filled with unexpected challenges and opportunities for moral decision-making. 3. The Injured Man Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the injured man is central to the parable. He represents those in need of help and compassion, regardless of their social or ethnic background. 4. The Priest Mentioned in the preceding verse, the priest also passed by the injured man, highlighting a failure of religious leaders to act with compassion. 5. The Samaritan Although not mentioned in this specific verse, the Samaritan is the one who ultimately helps the injured man, contrasting with the actions of the Levite and the priest. Teaching Points The Call to CompassionAs followers of Christ, we are called to act with compassion, not just in words but in deeds. The Levite's failure serves as a warning against indifference. Religious Duty vs. True Righteousness True righteousness is not about religious status or duties but about living out God's love and mercy in practical ways. Overcoming Prejudices The parable challenges us to overcome social and ethnic prejudices, as demonstrated by the Samaritan's actions, and to see every person as our neighbor. The Danger of Indifference Indifference to the suffering of others is a serious spiritual failing. We must be vigilant in recognizing and responding to the needs around us. Living Out the Greatest Commandment This account exemplifies the command to love God and love our neighbor, urging us to integrate these principles into our daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 10:32?2. How can we avoid being like the Levite in Luke 10:32 today? 3. What does Luke 10:32 teach about recognizing and responding to others' needs? 4. How does Luke 10:32 connect with James 2:14-17 on faith and works? 5. What steps can we take to cultivate compassion in our daily lives? 6. How can church communities ensure they don't overlook those in need? 7. Why did the Levite also pass by the injured man in Luke 10:32? 8. What does the Levite's action in Luke 10:32 reveal about religious duty versus compassion? 9. How does Luke 10:32 challenge our understanding of who our neighbor is? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 10? (32) Likewise a Levite.--The passage is memorable as the only mention of Levites in the Gospels. He is represented as at once better and worse than the priest--better in that he does not altogether turn aside, but "comes" and looks; worse in that his second thoughts are at variance with his first, and prevail against them. If he has more light, he also sins more against it. He, too, may have been coming, like the priest, from his week of service in the Temple.Verse 32. - And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. They both, priest and Levite, shrank from the trouble and expense of meddling with the poor victim of the robbers; perhaps a cowardly fear of being identified with the robbers was mixed with these feelings. The whole of their conduct was inhuman, but not unnatural; alas! how faithfully is it copied by multitudes of men and women professing Christianity now! The Levite's conduct was better and worse than his official superior's - better, in that he did feel a little pity, and stopped to look, no doubt compassionately, on the sufferer; and worse, because he selfishly strangled the noble impulse in its birth, and passed on to his own place without so much as throwing a cloth over the poor maimed body to shelter it from the scorching sun, or the cold night dew. Luke 10:32 exposes how even respected religious servants can fail to love their neighbor. The Levite’s nearness, knowledge, and authority could have brought rescue, yet self-preservation overruled compassion. Jesus uses this portrayal to confront superficial religiosity and to prepare hearts for the surprising mercy of the Samaritan—calling every believer to active, sacrificial love that reflects God’s own. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek So too,Ὁμοίως (Homoiōs) Adverb Strong's 3668: In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly. [when] a Levite Λευίτης (Leuitēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3019: From Leui; a Levite, i.e. Descendant of Levi. came ἐλθὼν (elthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. to κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). that τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spot τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. saw [him], ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. he passed by on the other side. ἀντιπαρῆλθεν (antiparēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 492: To pass opposite, on the opposite side of the road. From anti and parerchomai; to go along opposite. Additonal Resources Luke 10:32 Blue Letter BibleLuke 10:32 Bible Gateway Luke 10:32 Bible.com Luke 10:32 NIV |
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