Luke 10:29

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 10:29

BSB

But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

AKJV

But he, willing to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

CPDV

But since he wanted to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

ERV

But he, desiring to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

NHEB

But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?"

SMT

And he, wishing to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 10:29

ButG1161ConjunctionhewillingG2309VerbtojustifyG1344Verb himselfG1438 saidG2036 untoG4314Preposition JesusG2424Noun Masculine AndG2532Conjunction whoG5101 isG2076Verb myG3450 neighbourG4139Adverb

Commentary for Luke 10:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 10:29

Summary

Lawyer seeks narrow definition to justify inaction

Event

Lawyer attempts to narrow commandment scope

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD