# Jesus asked the law expert, “What do you think? Which one of the three men was a neighbor to the man who was robbed and beaten?”

This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “Jesus asked the law expert which of the three men he thought was a neighbor to the man who was robbed and beaten.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])

# the law expert

This could mean ‘the expert in the Jewish law.’ See how you translated this term in [27:01](27/01).

# the three men

The three men were the priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan.

# was a neighbor

This can also be translated as: “behaved as a neighbor” or “was a friend” or “acted in a loving way.” See how you translated **neighbor** in [27:02](27/02) and [27:03](27/03).

# a neighbor

Jesus is using the word **neighbor** in a broader sense than in [27:02](27/02). **Neighbor** here refers to anyone that we meet who needs our help.

# He replied, “The one who was merciful to him.”

This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “He replied that it was the one who was merciful to him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])

# Jesus told him, “You go and do the same.”

This is a direct quotation. It can be stated as an indirect quotation: “Jesus told him to go and to do the same.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])

# You go and do

This could mean ‘You, too, should go and do’ or ‘Now you must do.’ Jesus was commanding the law expert to do as the Samaritan did.

# do the same

This could mean ‘love others, even your enemies.’ Make sure it does not sound like “the same” is only referring to helping a wounded man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

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These references may be slightly different in some Bible translations.