In giving this lesson, Christ presented the principles of the law in a direct, forcible way, showing His hearers that they had neglected to carry out these principles. His words were so definite and pointed that the listeners could find no opportunity to cavil. The lawyer found in the lesson nothing that he could criticize. His prejudice in regard to Christ was removed. But he had not overcome his national dislike sufficiently to give credit to the Samaritan by name. When Christ asked, "Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?" he answered, "He that showed mercy on him."

I den undervisning, som Kristus her fremkom med, fremstillede han lovens principper på en direkte og tydelig måde og viste sine tilhørere, at de havde forsømt at efterleve disse principper Hans ord var så tydelige og klare, at hans tilhørere ikke kunne finde nogen anledning til at gøre indvendinger Den lovkyndige fandt ikke noget, han kunne kritisere. Hans fordom mod Kristus var forsvundet, men han havde ikke overvundet sin nationale modvilje tilstrækkeligt til at nævne samaritaneren ved navn. Da Kristus spurgte: "Hvem af de tre synes du nu har vist sig at være den mands næste, der faldt iblandt røvere?" svarede han: "Den, som øvede barmhjertighed imod ham."