Luke 10:35

The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to a lawyer who previously questioned him about eternal life. This remark follows the Samaritan’s immediate action of transporting the wounded man to an inn.

The words — αὔριον (aurion) translates to “next day” and ἐκβαλὼν (ekbalōn) means “having taken out.” These terms document the Samaritan’s prompt withdrawal of currency for lodging.

The thread — The text records the Samaritan’s promise to cover lodging costs, which aligns with Proverbs 19:17’s description of generosity toward the needy as a loan to the Lord. This financial provision parallels the directive in Luke 14:13 to host the poor, crippled, lame, and blind.

Why it lands — The passage requires a reader to acknowledge that practical aid includes covering ongoing expenses, not just initial rescue. It demands concrete financial stewardship when responding to another’s vulnerability.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

Cross-references

Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Luke 14:13 But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,
Romans 16:23 Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
Matthew 20:2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard.