Zacchaeus
- Dates
- 31 AD
While Jesus passes through Jericho on the way to Jerusalem, Zacchaeus, a tax collector, wants to see Him. His short stature makes it difficult to see above the crowds. So he climbs a tree. Christ notices him and visits him at his home.
In detail
Zacchaeus, name means "blameless." He was a Jewish tax collector at Jericho, who, when Jesus passed through the city, made special efforts to see Him. Jesus recognized in him an honest soul, stayed with him in his home, and converted him (Lk 19:1—10).
Bible passages
- Luke 19:1-10
1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zaccheus, 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. …
Text of the King James Version.
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