Luke 10:35
And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The Samaritan's promise, "whatever more you spend, I will repay you," carries an emphatic "I" in the original Greek, highlighting his personal commitment. This isn't just a business transaction; it's a profound declaration of his willingness to cover any future cost, demonstrating the depth of his care and responsibility for the stranger.
Jesus has just told the parable of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer's question about who his neighbor is. The parable describes a man left for dead on the road, overlooked by a priest and a Levite but compassionately cared for by a Samaritan, whom the Jews despised. The verse shows the Samaritan making generous provision for the wounded man's continued care before he leaves, demonstrating a deep commitment beyond mere pity.
The Samaritan didn't just stop when he saw the wounded man. He went the extra mile, showing us that true compassion is about sustained care, not just a fleeting moment.
This passage highlights that the Samaritan's generosity wasn't a one-time event. After bandaging the wounds and providing transport, he made concrete, future-oriented provisions.
Beyond Impulse
He gave the innkeeper two denarii (a significant amount, likely covering several days of care) and a promise: "whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back." This shows a commitment that extends beyond the immediate crisis. It wasn't just about stopping the bleeding; it was about ensuring continued healing and recovery.
Trust and Responsibility
By leaving his
The Samaritan's promise to repay wasn't just a casual remark; it was a declaration of responsibility and a sign of his intention to return. What does this tell us about divine care?
The phrase 'I will repay you when I come back' is crucial. It reveals a deeper layer of the Samaritan's character and serves as a beautiful foreshadowing of God's own commitment to His people.
A Commitment to Return
The Samaritan didn't just pay for the immediate needs; he guaranteed future expenses. This implies a belief in his own return and a deep sense of responsibility for the man's well-being until then.
Divine Parallel
This act echoes God's unfailing commitment to us. Just as the Samaritan planned for his return, God has promised to return for us, ensuring our complete restoration and care. The initial provision and the promise of future repayment paint a picture of God's sustained, redemptive work in our lives.
Understand the original words
dēnarion · Greek Noun
A silver Roman coin that was the standard daily wage for a laborer in the first century. It represents the practical, tangible cost of love and service.
The parable of the Good Samaritan was told in the context of a debate about the Law. The Samaritan's practical, generous provision for the wounded traveler, including leaving funds with the innkeeper, highlights that true love for one's neighbor transcends social and religious barriers and involves tangible action.
c. 27-30 AD
Jesus Teaches in Galilee
During His public ministry, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, teaching in synagogues and villages, gathering disciples, and performing miracles. This period saw many encounters with religious leaders, including Pharisees and scribes.
c. 27-30 AD— this verse
The Lawyer's Question
A Jewish expert in the Law poses a question to Jesus, intending to test Him: 'What must I do to inherit eternal life?' Jesus redirects the question back to the Law itself.
c. 27-30 AD
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
In response to the lawyer's follow-up question, 'Who is my neighbor?', Jesus tells the parable of a traveler beaten by robbers and aided by a compassionate Samaritan, illustrating true neighborly love.
c. 27-30 AD
Samaritan's Generosity
The Samaritan in the parable goes beyond basic first aid, taking the wounded man to an inn, caring for him, and providing funds to the innkeeper for his continued care, promising to repay any further expenses.
This passage echoes the Samaritan's compassion by highlighting how caring for the vulnerable and overlooked is seen as caring for Christ Himself. It shows that practical acts of love towards others are deeply valued by God.
1 John 3:16-18John emphasizes that true love is demonstrated through actions, not just words, much like the Samaritan's tangible provision for the wounded traveler. This connects the parable's lesson to the core of Christian discipleship.
Deuteronomy 15:7-11This Old Testament passage speaks of the importance of generously opening one's hand to the poor and needy, reflecting the Samaritan's willingness to go beyond the expected and provide for the stranger. It underscores God's heart for the vulnerable.
Romans 12:13Paul's instruction to 'contribute to the needs of the saints' and to 'show hospitality' directly aligns with the Samaritan's responsible care for the injured man. It shows how believers are to actively support and care for one another.
Galatians 6:10This verse calls believers to 'do good to everyone,' especially to those in the household of faith, mirroring the Samaritan's selfless act of kindness toward a stranger in need. It broadens the scope of our responsibility to love and serve all people.
vincentLuke 10:35: "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."
Two penceAbout thirty-five cents. See on Matthew 20:2.I will repayThe I is expressed (ἐγὼ), and is emphatic. Trouble him not for the reckoning; I will repay.
calvinLuke 10:25-37: "And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
- But when the Pharisees heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they assembled together. 35. And one of them, a doctor of the law, put a question to him, tempting him, and saying, 36. Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37. Jesus saith to him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.…
The Samaritan's promise, "whatever more you spend, I will repay you," carries an emphatic "I" in the original Greek, highlighting his personal commitment. This isn't just a business transaction; it's a profound declaration of his willingness to cover any future cost, demonstrating the depth of his care and responsibility for the stranger.
Jesus has just told the parable of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer's question about who his neighbor is. The parable describes a man left for dead on the road, overlooked by a priest and a Levite but compassionately cared for by a Samaritan, whom the Jews despised. The verse shows the Samaritan making generous provision for the wounded man's continued care before he leaves, demonstrating a deep commitment beyond mere pity.
Jesus has just told the parable of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer's question about who his neighbor is. The parable describes a man left for dead on the road, overlooked by a priest and a Levite but compassionately cared for by a Samaritan, whom the Jews despised. The verse shows the Samaritan making generous provision for the wounded man's continued care before he leaves, demonstrating a deep commitment beyond mere pity.
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c. 30-33 AD
Jesus' Ministry Continues
Following this encounter, Jesus continued His ministry, traveling towards Jerusalem and engaging in further teachings and parables, with the core message of God's love and the call to love one's neighbor.
"And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’" — The Samaritan's promise, "whatever more you spend, I will repay you," carries an emphatic "I" in the original Greek, highlighting his personal commitment. This isn't just a business transaction; it's…
