And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Our Saviour here shows the Jewish priests how preposterous was their behaviour, who, though scrupulously exact in performing all external acts of religion, entirely neglected piety, mercy, and other more essential duties. The Jews despised the Samaritans as wicked and irreligious men; but our Saviour here tells them that they were less exact in works of charity towards their neighbours than the very Samaritans. (Tirinus)
