expected to help this man; in fact, he may even have finished what the robbers had started. But amazingly, when he saw the beaten, helpless man, he felt compassion for him. His heart went out to the man in sadness, grief, and sympathy. Instead of passing him by as the other two men had, he came to him and assessed the situation. Noting his traumatic injuries, the Samaritan bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. Since the robbers had stripped their victim, the Samaritan would have had
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