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Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture. In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the...

10:29 But he wanted to justify himself. This indicates a less than sincere response on the part of the lawyer, reinforcing his negative attitude in 10:25. And who is my neighbor? This is not the same question as the one asked by Jesus in 10:36. Luke almost certainly was aware of this. It is quite possible that he saw Jesus in the parable twisting this improper question, “Who is my neighbor?” (i.e., what must a person do to qualify that I should love him as a neighbor?) into a proper one (“What must
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