34. and went over to him. He treated his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put him on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.
35. The next morning he gave the innkeeper two silver coins and said, “Please take care of the man. If you spend more than this on him, I will pay you when I return.”
36. Then Jesus asked, “Which one of these three people was a real neighbour to the man who was beaten up by robbers?”
37. The teacher answered, “The one who showed pity.”Jesus said, “Go and do the same!”
38. The Lord and his disciples were travelling along and came to a village. When they got there, a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
39. She had a sister named Mary, who sat down in front of the Lord and was listening to what he said.
40. Martha was worried about all that had to be done. Finally, she went to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn't it bother you that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!”
41. The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and upset about so many things,
42. but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”