Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 10:37

"And he said, He that showed mercy on him. And Jesus said unto him, Go, and do thou likewise." — Luke 10:37 (ASV)

The “expert” cannot avoid the thrust of the parable, though he apparently finds it impossible to say the word “Samaritan” in his reply. Jesus now refers back to the original question, “What must I do?” by saying, “Go and do likewise.” God does not bestow the life of the kingdom on people who reject the command to love . Such rejection shows that they have not truly recognized how much they need the love of God themselves .