Proved neighbour to him that fell (πλησιον γεγονενα του εμπεσοντος). Second perfect infinitive of γινομα and second aorist active …

Was neighbour. This means he showed the kindness of a neighbor, or demonstrated the proper feelings of a neighbor. The lawyer had asked hi…

Which now of these three...? There is a certain subtle discernment in the form of the question. The point under discussio…

And gave them to the host, and said to him, Take care of him; and whatever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay you. Which now of th…

St. Cyril of Alexandria: The lawyer, when praised by our Savior for having answered correctly, erupts in pride, thinking he ha…

“Took pity” (GK 5072) implies a deep feeling of sympathy, a striking response that stands in contrast not only to the attitude of the priest and th…

Which now of these three
The priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan,

If we speak of eternal life, and the way to it, in a careless manner, we take the name of God in vain. No one will ever love God and his neighbor w…