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In Luke 10:31, the story of the Good Samaritan continues with a priest passing by a man in need without helping him. This shows how some people avoid responsibilities to help others.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you see someone fall and scrape their knee on the playground. A grown-up walks right past them instead of stopping to help. That's what happened here—a priest saw someone hurt but walked away, just like a teacher might walk by a child who needs help.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Luke wrote this passage as part of his Gospel around AD 60-80 for Gentile Christians and others interested in Jesus' teachings. It reflects the cultural setting where religious leaders were expected to show compassion but sometimes failed.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, we see similar situations where bystanders walk past someone who needs help because they think someone else will assist or fear getting involved. This verse challenges us to be active helpers rather than passive observers in our communities.