The Shepherds and the Angels

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.

A Samaritan Village Rejects Jesus

When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him.

And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.

Jesus Rejoices in the Father's Will

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion.

Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee.

and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.

But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together,