Luke 10:34

“And went to him, and bound up his wounds, etc.] Which sin had made; it being part of the work of Christ, to bind up the broken-hearted, to heal wounded sinners, and restore comforts to mourners; and which he does, by pouring in oil and wine: by which, in general, may be designed, the blood of Christ, applied to the conscience of a wounded sinner; which cleanses from all sin, heals all the wounds and diseases of sin, cheers and revives fainting spirits, gives ease, peace, and pleasure, and is therefore exceeding valuable and precious: and in particular by “oil” may be meant, the grace of the Spirit of God; compared unto it, for its sweet smell, its cheering and refreshing virtue and efficacy,…”

“oil and wine--the remedies used in such cases all over the East (Isa 1:6), and elsewhere; the wine to cleanse the wounds, the oil to assuage their smartings. on his own beast--himself going on foot.”

“Pouring in oil and wine - These were often used in medicine to heal wounds. Probably they were mingled together, and had a highly sanative quality. How strikingly is his conduct contrasted with the priest and Levite! And, how particularly as well as beautifully by this does our Saviour show what we ought to do to those who are in circumstances of need! He does not merely say “in general” that he showed him kindness, but he “told how” it was done. He stopped - came where he was - pitied him - bound up his wound - set him on his own beast - conducted him to a tavern - passed the night with him, and then secured the kind attendances of the landlord, promising him to pay him for his trouble and…”

“Pouring in oil and wine - Which when well beaten together are one of the best balsams that can be applied to a fresh wound. Luke 10:36”

“10:34 Oil soothed the wound; wine was a disinfectant.”

“went: Luk 10:34; Exo 23:4, Exo 23:5; Pro 24:17, Pro 24:18, Pro 25:21, Pro 25:22; Mat 5:43-45; Rom 12:20; Th1 5:15 bound: Psa 147:3; Isa 1:5, Isa 1:6; Mar 14:8 an inn: Luk 2:7; Gen 42:27; Exo 4:24 Luke 10:35”