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Luke 10:35

What does Luke 10:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 10:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 10:35 means

On the next day the Samaritan gives two shillings to the innkeeper and asks him to care for the wounded man, promising to repay any additional expense upon his return. This shows the Samaritan’s continued commitment and financial responsibility. He ensures the man’s recovery will be funded beyond immediate care, displaying foresight and accountability. The pledge to repay indicates willingness to invest personally in the victim’s long-term welfare, underscoring that neighbor-love includes ongoing provision and practical trustworthiness.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And on the morrow he took out two shillings, and gave them to the host, and said, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, I, when I come back again, will repay thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And on the morrow he took out two shillings, and gave them to the host, and said, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, I, when I come back again, will repay thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the day after he took two pennies and gave them to the owner of the house and said, Take care of him; and if this money is not enough, when I come again I will give you whatever more is needed.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and on the morrow, going forth, taking out two denaries, he gave to the innkeeper, and said to him, Be careful of him, and whatever thou mayest spend more, I, in my coming again, will give back to thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the next day he took out two pence and gave to the host and said: Take care of him; and whatsoever thou shalt spend over and above, I, at my return, will repay thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And on the morrow [as he left], taking out two denarii he gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou shalt expend more, I will render to thee on my coming back.

Context

This verse completes the Samaritan’s remedial care with a financial provision, showing the cost and seriousness of his mercy. It precedes Jesus’ pointed question asking which of the three acted as neighbor, leading to the lawyer’s admission and Jesus’ command to emulate the Samaritan’s compassion.

v.34and came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on them oil and wine; and he set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

v.35This passage

v.36Which of these three, thinkest thou, proved neighbor unto him that fell among the robbers?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 16:23

    Gaius my host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus the brother.

  • Proverbs 19:17

    He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

  • Luke 14:13

    But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

  • Matthew 20:2

    And when he had agreed with the laborers for a shilling a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

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