People's New Testament And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 19:1 The Entrance into Jerusalem
SUMMARY OF LUKE 19: Zacchaeus the Publican. Parable of the Ten Pounds. The Royal Entry into Jerusalem. Weeping in Jerusalem. Cleansing the Temple. Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. He had crossed the Jordan at the ford beyond Jericho, and the road from thence to Jerusalem led through Jericho, the city of palm trees, the chief city of all eastern Judea. It stood at the mouth of the gap in the mountain rampart, through which the road ascended to Jerusalem, more than 3,000 feet above the plain of Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 19:2 Zacchaeus... the chief among the publicans. The importance of Jericho and its situation would make it an important center for the collection of the Roman tribute. At the head of the publicans engaged in this business was Zacchaeus. He seems to have had supervision of the district.
He was rich. A very suspicious fact in a member of a class noted for their extortion. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 19:3 Sought to see Jesus. Out of curiosity.
And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 19:4 Climbed up into a sycamore tree. A kind of mulberry fig with low branches. His shortness of stature and the crowd made this necessary if he would see Jesus.
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 19:5 To day I must abide at thy house. Tarry there for the night. Jesus went there, not for congenial society, but because his mission was to seek and save the lost.
And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 19:6 Received him joyfully. He did not expect such an honor as the Great Teacher would stop with one of a class so despised by the Jews as his own.
And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 19:7 They all murmured. How often these complaints of Jesus stooping down at the company of sinners are recorded! Now, however, the crowd expected that at Jerusalem his kingdom would be proclaimed, but here he is the guest of the chief agent of the oppressive Roman tribute! Had Christ sought popularity he would never have gone with Zacchaeus.
And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 19:8 Zacchaeus stood, and said. The record is silent as what had wrought so great a change. No doubt the Lord had preached to him.
Half of my goods, I give to the poor. What greater proof of a change of heart! His heart had been on riches; now at once he consecrates one-half to the relief of suffering. If I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation. He no doubt had, if half that is stated of the publicans was true. I restore him fourfold. Not only what he has taken, but four times as much. No repentance that does not lead to restitution is genuine. If what thou hast taken wrongfully cannot be restored to those who were wronged, give it to God; the poor are God's receivers. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 19:9 This days is salvation come to this house. Because Zacchaeus has truly repented.
Forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. Therefore entitled to a place in the kingdom, according to the narrow Jewish ideas, but also now shown to be a spiritual son of Abraham, born not of the flesh, but of the spirit (Ga 3:7). For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save. Therefore he went to lodge with the publicans and the sinner in order to save.
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. 19:11 Because he was nigh to Jerusalem. From fifteen to twenty miles away. The crowd thought that when he reached Jerusalem his kingdom would immediately appear; an earthly kingdom like that of David. The parable that follows was spoken, in part, to correct that idea.
He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 19:12 A certain nobleman went into a far country. While this parable is much like that of the Talents (Mt 25:14-30 Mr 13:34-36), it is a different one in many particulars; spoken elsewhere, for a different purpose.
To receive for himself a kingdom. As Christ would leave the earth and ascend to heaven before he would receive his kingdom. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 19:13 Delivered them ten pounds. Each a pound. The Greek term is mina, a weight of silver equivalent to about sixteen dollars.
Occupy till I come. This was all given to be used. It was given to his servants. It represents whatever ability, whether of wealth or mind, that we have to serve Christ. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. 19:14 His citizens hated him. The Jews. After his departure, they still refused to have him for king.
And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 19:15 When he was returned. When he returns to reward his servants; his final coming.
Commanded these servants... to be called. To give an account. This is done at judgment. Death calls us to account also. Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. 19:16-19 Thy pound hath gained ten pounds. It is the Lord's goods, faithfully used, that has given the increase. The faithful discharge of duty is rewarded by an increased trust and increased honor. See notes on Mt 25:19-23.
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. 19:16-19 Thy pound hath gained ten pounds. It is the Lord's goods, faithfully used, that has given the increase. The faithful discharge of duty is rewarded by an increased trust and increased honor. See notes on Mt 25:19-23.
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. 19:16-19 Thy pound hath gained ten pounds. It is the Lord's goods, faithfully used, that has given the increase. The faithful discharge of duty is rewarded by an increased trust and increased honor. See notes on Mt 25:19-23.
And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. 19:16-19 Thy pound hath gained ten pounds. It is the Lord's goods, faithfully used, that has given the increase. The faithful discharge of duty is rewarded by an increased trust and increased honor. See notes on Mt 25:19-23.
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 19:20-23 Lord, behold, here is thy pound. See notes on Mt 25:24-27, where the case is similar. The lesson is that our abilities must be used for the Lord. It is not enough that we are not positively wicked; we must do good.
For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. 19:20-23 Lord, behold, here is thy pound. See notes on Mt 25:24-27, where the case is similar. The lesson is that our abilities must be used for the Lord. It is not enough that we are not positively wicked; we must do good.
And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 19:20-23 Lord, behold, here is thy pound. See notes on Mt 25:24-27, where the case is similar. The lesson is that our abilities must be used for the Lord. It is not enough that we are not positively wicked; we must do good.
Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? 19:20-23 Lord, behold, here is thy pound. See notes on Mt 25:24-27, where the case is similar. The lesson is that our abilities must be used for the Lord. It is not enough that we are not positively wicked; we must do good.
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. 19:24 Said unto them that stood by. The angels. Mt 13:41,42 2Th 1:7 Jude 1:14.
(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. 19:26 Unto every one who hath shall be given. To those who have been faithful and efficient shall be given still greater trusts when the Lord comes, but from the faithless will be taken their opportunities forever. The faithless servant is a faithless church member.
But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. 19:27 Those my enemies. This portrays the fate, not of church members, but of those who would not have the Lord reign over them. It embraces all the impenitent. Compare Mt 13:49 21:44 25:30:00 2Th 1:8-10.
And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And they said, The Lord hath need of him. 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 19:28-40 Ascending up to Jerusalem. The ascent begins at Jericho, and about 3,000 feet has to be climbed before the city is reached. The account of the royal entrance into Jerusalem is given in Mt 21:1-16 Mr 11:1-11 Joh 12:12-19. See the notes on Matthew.
And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; 19:37 At the descent of the mount of Olives. Where the city and temple burst into view.
Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 19:41 He beheld the city, and wept over it. This lament over the wicked city is given only by Luke (Lu 19:41-44). In that moment when the multitude is shouting his praises, his heart is breaking over the woes of the city that he knew would slay him. Only in one other place are we told that Jesus wept (Joh 11:35), each time over human sorrow.
Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 19:42 If thou hadst known... in this thy day. The day of opportunity and mercy. But their eyes were blinded by unbelief.
The things which belong unto thy peace. The acceptance of Christ would have prevented the rebellion against Rome, the destruction of the city, and would have secured heavenly as well as earthly peace. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 19:43 Thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee. The Romans threw a wall around the city outside of the walls of defense in order to hem in all the population and to starve them out.
And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. 19:44 Shall not leave in thee one stone upon another. The city was utterly destroyed. See notes on Mt 24:2,6,21,34.
Because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. When Christ came to save them from their awful fate. And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; 19:45 Began to cast out them that sold. An act of kingly authority. See notes on Mt 21:12-15 Mr 11:18-19.
Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. 19:48 For all the people were very attentive to hear him. His popularity with the people made it difficult for his enemies to carry out their purposes. The People's New Testament by B.W. Johnson [1891] Bible Hub |
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