In Jesus' '''Parable of the Good Samaritan''', a traveler is assaulted by thieves and left for dead. A Samaritan, or native of [[Samaria]], helps him and brings him to an inn to be cared for.
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In '''Parable of the Good Samaritan''', Jesus spins a tale about a traveler is assaulted by thieves and left for dead. Two people his listeners would hold in high esteem ignore the man, while person his listeners would despise ([[Samaria]]) helps the victim and brings him to an inn to be cared for.