In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who is the first person to pass by the injured man on the road?

Correct Answer

C) Priest

In the parable found in Luke 10:30-37, Jesus tells of a man attacked by robbers and left injured on the road. A priest passes by first, followed by a Levite, but neither stop to help. It’s only the Samaritan, who was culturally seen as an outsider, that shows compassion by tending to the man’s wounds. Jesus used this story to teach that true love and kindness go beyond societal or cultural boundaries, and He calls us to love and serve others, even when it’s challenging. This parable beautifully illustrates doing everything in love, just as we’re called to in 1 Corinthians 16:14.