Bible Chapter Summary
Luke 19 Summary
Zacchaeus and the Triumphal Entry
Zacchaeus the chief tax collector climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus invites himself to Zacchaeus house; the crowd grumbles. Zacchaeus announces he will give half his goods to the poor and repay fourfold any fraud. Jesus: today salvation has come to this house. The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.
Key themes
Key verses
Luke 19:5
“And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.”
Luke 19:9
“And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.”
Luke 19:10
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
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