Luke 10:34

And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Cross-references

Proverbs 25:21 commands feeding an enemy—the Samaritan's care for a wounded enemy directly fulfills this principle.

Proverbs 25:22 promises reward for helping an enemy—the Samaritan's act exemplifies heaping coals of kindness.

Isaiah 1:6 Contrast

Isaiah 1:6 describes unbound wounds without oil—contrasts with the Samaritan's oil and bandages, showing Israel's failed leaders.

Matthew 5:43-45 commands loving enemies—the Samaritan's rescue of a Jewish stranger is a direct act of enemy-love.

Romans 12:20 cites the same proverb about serving an enemy—the Samaritan's care fulfills that command.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 calls for doing good to all—the Samaritan's kindness to a stranger and enemy exemplifies this.

Acts 16:33 Parallel

Acts 16:33 shows a jailer washing Paul and Silas's wounds — mirroring the Samaritan's compassionate care for the injured man.

Exodus 23:5 Parallel

Exodus 23:5 commands helping an enemy's fallen donkey — paralleling the Samaritan's aid to a fallen enemy.

Exodus 23:4 Parallel

Exodus 23:4 requires returning an enemy's ox — the Samaritan similarly cares for a wounded enemy's needs.

Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing at an enemy's downfall—opposite of the Samaritan's compassionate help for a traditional enemy.

Psalm 147:3 Allusion

Psalm 147:3 describes God binding up wounds—the Samaritan's physical binding mirrors God's compassionate healing.