Comments on: Why the Good Samaritan Story Looks a Little Different in the NLT

By: Mawano Enock

Mawano Enock — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0000

GOD is good all the time. Amen

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:02:07 +0000

In broard context = Jesus came to minister to the Jews, not the little dogs under the table. And He sent His disciples to do same. And a Samaritan = just obvious story was about opposing cultures, but still showing God’s Love. The wounded man definetly a Jew.
Far above Theology is The Revelations of The Holy Spirit for those truly led by Him.

By: Karen Lyon

Karen Lyon — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:38:08 +0000

My pastor did a sermon on this about a year or so ago. He made it very clear that Jesus meant for His listeners to understand that the man who was attacked was Jew like them, and the man who stopped was a Samaritan. They weren’t enemies in terms of warfare, but there was very real animus at the time. My pastor also pointed out that for Jesus to speak at the Samaritan woman at the well and then spend two days in her village meant that he was ritually unclean under Jewish laws. I appreciate it so much that there is this focus on the historical and social context in this answer. It’s so important in truly understanding God’s Word.

By: Rev. Dr. Esther Brown

Rev. Dr. Esther Brown — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:58:57 +0000

This was a great explanation of the text. I preach and teach from the NLT and it is very plan and I love the specifics given.
Thank you

By: Armida Magallon

Armida Magallon — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:02:58 +0000

We need to focus on the “WHAT “ not the “WHO” the message is clear! I’m sure the Lord wants us to focus on what happened, not who was it ! Thank you so much for sharing, greatly appreciated!!
Brothers and sisters we are one in CHRIST regardless, and next time we get an opportunity lets be that Good Samaritan regardless of race or sex !! Blessings to all .

By: Jadin Hanson

Jadin Hanson — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:48:07 +0000

I always knew the man was Jewish. That was Jesus’ audience, and the story makes more sense with that detail.

Surely I’m not the only one? Did you research how many people understood the identity without clarifying? Or is it closer to “if even 1 person doesn’t assume this, we should clarify it so that everyone understands it.”?

By: Matt Knighton, Sr.

Matt Knighton, Sr. — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:44 +0000

Excellent article. Necessary to truly understand and appreciate the full meaning of the text.
Thank you!

By: Janina Garcia

Janina Garcia — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:21:49 +0000

Fantastic observation! Thank you for sharing.

By: Richard Cameron

Richard Cameron — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:46:29 +0000

Very helpful explanation