Samaritans
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The Samaritans, assisted armies of Alexander and worked to prevent the rebuilding of Jerusalem, causing religious enmity with the Jews. 143:4.2
The false Messiah's actions at Mount Gerizim led to the downfall of Pontius Pilate. 185:1.6
James and John wished to bid down fire on Samaritans. 160:0.1-2
The historic ill-feeling between Jews and Samaritans led Joseph and his family to avoid passing through Samaria on their journey to Jerusalem for Passover. 124:6.1 137:7.11 143:4 164:1.4
Nalda of Sychar encountered Jesus at Jacob's well, where he offered her the living water of eternal life despite her past moral failings. 143:5
The parable of the good Samaritan teaches the importance of showing mercy and kindness to all, regardless of differences or prejudices. 164:1
Philip worked among the Samaritans, winning souls for the kingdom and continuing the work begun by Jesus and the twelve. 139:5.10 143:4.2 143:6.6
Grateful thanks given by Samaritan leper impressed Jesus and highlighted the lack of gratitude from the Jewish lepers. 166:2
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Journey to Jerusalem 124:6.1 — Lk 2:42.
- Not deal with Samaritans 137:7.11 — Jn 4:9.
- Groundwork for Philip 143:6.6 — Acts 8:5-8.
Where it appears
Samaritans is linked in 17 paragraphs of the text.