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Russian · Absolute Beginner

Добрый самарянин

Adapted from The Good Samaritan

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Jesus tells of a traveler who is helped by a Samaritan after others pass him by.

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Illustration for the scene “A question about eternal life”

Scene 1 · Absolute Beginner

Вопрос о вечной жизни

A question about eternal life

Russian

Один человек хорошо знает закон Бога.

English translation

A man knows God's law well.

Russian

Он хочет проверить Иисуса.

English translation

He wants to test Jesus.

Russian

Он спрашивает Иисуса, как жить вечно.

English translation

He asks Jesus how to live forever.

Russian

Иисус спрашивает его о законе.

English translation

Jesus asks him about the law.

Russian

Человек знает ответ: надо любить Бога всем сердцем.

English translation

The man knows the answer: you must love God with all your heart.

Russian

Надо любить других людей, как себя.

English translation

You must love other people as you love yourself.

Russian

Иисус говорит, что это правильный ответ.

English translation

Jesus says that this is the right answer.

Russian

Надо так делать, чтобы жить вечно.

English translation

You must do this to live forever.

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