Luke 10:37
And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
Cross-references
In Luke 6:32-36, Jesus teaches mercy toward enemies, which the Samaritan demonstrated toward the wounded Jew.
Hosea 6:6 says God desires mercy, not sacrifice — the Samaritan's mercy contrasts with the priest and Levite's neglect.
Micah 6:8 calls for loving mercy — the command to 'go and do likewise' embodies this requirement of mercy.
In Matthew 23:23, Jesus prioritizes mercy as a weightier matter of the law, directly echoing the Samaritan's merciful action.
In John 13:15, Jesus sets an example of humble service, paralleling the Samaritan's command to 'go and do likewise.'
1 John 3:16-18 expands on love in action — exactly what the Good Samaritan demonstrated when he helped the wounded man.
1 John 3:23 commands love for one another — the very command Jesus illustrated through the Samaritan's mercy.
1 John 4:11 grounds the command to love others in God's love for us — the Samaritan's action fulfills this 'ought'.
Mark 12:31 commands loving your neighbor — the Samaritan exemplifies this by showing mercy to a stranger in need.
1 John 4:21 commands love for brothers — the Samaritan's mercy to the wounded man demonstrates this necessary love.
Proverbs 14:21 blesses those who are generous to the poor — this aligns with Jesus' command to 'go and do likewise' showing mercy.
1 Peter 2:21 calls believers to follow Christ's example — mirroring the 'go and do likewise' command to imitate the Samaritan's mercy.