The Good Samaritan

Jesus told a story about a man who was attacked by robbers on the road and left half dead. A priest and a Levite passed by on the other side. Then a Samaritan, whom the man's people did not like, stopped, bandaged his wounds, took him to an inn and paid for his care. Jesus asked who was the neighbour, and said, "Go and do likewise".

Read it in the Bible

This story is in Luke chapter 10 of the Bible.

A verse to remember

Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?”
Luke 10:36, World English Bible

Questions to talk about

1. Who stopped to help?
2. Why was it surprising that the Samaritan helped?
3. Who is your neighbour?

An activity

Think of three ways you can help someone this week, and do one.

Read next

• The Lost Son
• How to tell Bible stories to children

Questions people ask

The stories are simple retellings for children and are not a substitute for reading the Bible. Churches teach the stories in different ways; adapt to your own tradition.