37The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” The expert in the law who stands up to put Jesus to the test is a representative of the “wise and learned” from whom the things of God remain hidden (10:21). He demonstrates his knowledge of the Old Testament Scriptures by quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 concerning love to God and Leviticus 19:18 about love for one’s neighbor. He gives the correct answer; Jesus then directs him to do the law, to put it
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