Barnes' Notes on Luke 10:31

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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By chance - Accidentally, or as it happened. It means that he did not do it with a “design” to aid the man that was wounded. A certain priest - It is said that not less than 12,000 priests and Levites dwelt at Jericho; and as their business was at Jerusalem, of course there would be many of them constantly traveling on that road. When he saw him - He saw him lie, but came not near him. Passed by on the other side - On the farther side of the way. Did not turn out of his course even to come and see him. return to 'Top of Page'

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