This section may be divided roughly into three parts: (1) the question of the teacher concerning eternal life, a question which occasions the “Great Commandment” (vv. 25–29); (2) the Parable of the Good Samaritan (vv. 30–37); and (3) Jesus’ visit with Martha and Mary (vv. 38–42). A theme common to all of these parts is setting proper priorities. To the teacher of the law, Jesus places priority on love for one’s neighbor (vv. 25–37), while in his visit to Martha and Mary (vv. 38–42), Martha learns that Jesus takes priority over all other matters. Talbert (p. 120) has suggested that the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the visit with Martha and Mary illustrate the twofold Great Commandment. That is, the Good Samaritan loves his neighbor, and Mary loves the Lord more than anything else.

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