Narrator

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One day, a traveler was on his way from Jerusalem to Jericho. This place wasn't safe. A robber was waiting to attack the travelers.

Robber

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Give me all your money!

Traveler

3

Oh, no! Please don't hurt me!

Narrator

4

The traveler was left hurt on the ground. A priest walked by. A priest is a person who helps connect God with people.

Traveler

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Help!

Priest

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This place is dangerous! I don't want to be attacked like that! Let's pretend I didn't notice. I'm so busy.

Narrator

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The priest noticed the traveler, but pretended not to hear him and walked past him. Then a Levite passed by.

Traveler

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Please help me!

Narrator

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Levites are also important people who help connect people with God like priests.

Levite

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I cannot hear anything. I cannot see anyone. I'm so busy because I have important things to do!

Narrator

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The Levite passed by without looking at the traveler.

Traveler

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Maybe no one will help me. I might die here.

Narrator

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Then, a Samaritan walked by. At that time, Samaritans and Jews were not good friends. He noticed the traveler.

Traveler

14

Help!

Samaritan

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Oh, no! Are you okay? Let me help you.

Traveler

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Thank you, kind stranger. You are a Samaritan and I am a Jew. Why are you helping me?

Samaritan

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Now is not the time to think about such things.

Narrator

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The Samaritan bandaged the traveler's wounds and took him to an inn.

Samaritan

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Innkeeper, please take care of this man. Here is some money to cover his expenses.

Innkeeper

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Of course! I will make sure he receives the best care.

Narrator

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The Samaritan thanked the innkeeper, and the traveler thanked the innkeeper, too. The Samaritan's kindness inspired others and a crowd of townspeople gathered around to see the good deed.

Traveler

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Thank you, sir! I will never forget about this!

Townspeople

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Hooray for the Good Samaritan!

Narrator

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This is the story of the Good Samaritan. This is what Jesus meant when He said to love your neighbor.