What question did the expert in the law ask Jesus that prompted the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
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Correct answer: But who exactly is my neighbor?
After Jesus affirmed the two great commandments, the lawyer sought to 'justify himself' by asking 'And who is my neighbor?' in Luke 10:29. He was looking for a limit to the scope of his responsibility.
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