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Luke 10:25 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 10:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 10 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
“And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
Luke 10:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 10:25
The lawyer's question 'Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?' (διδάσκαλε, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω;) reveals a works-based understanding of salvation. The participle 'poiēsas' (ποιήσας, having done) assumes earning eternal life through performance. Jesus redirects him to Scripture (v.26), then tells the Good Samaritan parable to expose self-righteousness and demonstrate that no one perfectly fulfills the law's demands. The question 'who is my neighbor?' (v.29) attempts to limit obligation and justify selective love, but Jesus' answer universalizes neighbor-love, making sa...
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Cross-References for Luke 10:25
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“when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees”
“saying”
“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
“one came to him and said”
“it is no more of promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by promise.”
“Teacher, in saying this you insult us also.”
“not being baptized by him themselves.”