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And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

Luke 19:6

Jesus and Zacchaeus

I. In context 4,985 passages · 1,189 chapters

The Passage Luke 19:1-10

1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

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The Chapter Luke 19

11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

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II. Study deeper 942 articles

Key People of the Bible (Character Studies) Zacchaeus: The Short Tax Collector Who Had a Big Change of Heart Chief among the publicans and rich, he ran ahead and climbed a sycomore: half his goods to the poor and fourfold restitution, the very measure the law set for theft. Begin reading

Parables & Miracles of Jesus The Parable of the Prodigal Son (or the Loving Father) Major Old Testament Narratives & Events Joseph's Reunion with His Brothers Parables & Miracles of Jesus The Parable of the Lost Sheep Book Introductions An Introduction to Philippians: Joy in the Midst of Suffering

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