Bible dictionary for children
Neighbor
A neighbor can be someone living nearby, but Jesus' teaching makes care wider than an address.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A neighbor can be someone living nearby, but Jesus' teaching makes care wider than an address. We can act as a neighbor to someone in need.
Talk about it
What made the Samaritan a neighbor to the injured man?
An example from the Bible
In the Good Samaritan story, the person who shows mercy acts as a neighbor. Care crosses a boundary between communities.
Read Luke 10:36 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Luke 10:36
Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
