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law expert

That is, "an expert in the Jewish law." See how you translated this term in 27:01.

the three men

The three men were the priest, the Levite, and the Samaritan.

neighbor

Jesus is using the word "neighbor" in a broader sense than in 27:02. "Neighbor" here refers to anyone that we meet who needs our help.

was a neighbor

This can also be translated as, "behaved as a neighbor" or, "was a friend" or, "acted in a loving way". See how you translated "neighbor" in 27:02 and 27:03.

You go and do

That is, "You, too, should go and do" or, "Now you must do." Jesus was commanding the law expert to do as the Samaritan did.

do the same

That is, "love others, even your enemies." Make sure it does not sound like "the same" is only referring to helping a wounded man.

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These references may be slightly different in some Bible translations.