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In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side.
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A Deliberate Rejection
Commentators note that the Levite didn't just see the wounded man from a distance. He "came and looked on him," suggesting a more deliberate observation. His failure was not one of ignorance but of will. He assessed the situation and consciously chose to walk away, highlighting how knowledge of a need without compassionate action is a greater failure.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A Levite. The Levites, as well as the priests, were from the tribe of Levi and were set apart for the duties of religion. The specific dut…
19th Century
Anglican
Likewise a Levite.—The passage is memorable as the only mention of Levites in the Gospels. He is represented as at once better and…
Baptist
And passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him and wen…
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Priests served in the temple; their highest duty was to offer sacrifices. Levites assisted in the maintenance of the temple services and order. We …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place Where the poor man lay in this deplorable condition:
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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…
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