Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:35
35. Two pence Which, being the amount of the wages of a labourer for two days, was more than as many dollars’ worth in our time. Take care of him The inns of the ancients supplied nothing but room and lodging, it being expected that the traveller carried his own supplies. I will repay He asked no aid in his charity, as if the doing of good was his own business and its own reward. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:25-37
§ 86. JESUS INSTRUCTS THE LAWYER BY THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN, Luke 10:25-37 . This narrative is given by Luke alone, without assignment of time or place. It has no apparent connection with the preceding narration. The parable of the good Samaritan, which is embraced in it, has been celebrated for ages for its beauty and moral power. read more