Albert Barnes Commentary Luke 10:35

"And on the morrow he took out two shillings, and gave them to the host, and said, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, I, when I come back again, will repay thee." — Luke 10:35 (ASV)

Two pence. About 27 cents, or 1 shilling and 2 pence. This may seem a small sum, but we should remember that that sum was probably ten times as valuable then as now—that is, it would purchase ten times as much food and the common necessities of life as the same sum would now. Besides, it is probable that all the man wanted was attention and kindness, and for all these it was the purpose of the Samaritan to pay when he returned.

The host. The innkeeper.