Luke 19:6
New International Version
So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.

New Living Translation
Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.

English Standard Version
So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully.

Berean Standard Bible
So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.

Berean Literal Bible
And having hurried, he came down and received Him, rejoicing.

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

New King James Version
So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.

New American Standard Bible
And he hurried and came down, and received Him joyfully.

NASB 1995
And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly.

NASB 1977
And he hurried and came down, and received Him gladly.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly.

Amplified Bible
So Zaccheus hurried and came down, and welcomed Jesus with joy.

Christian Standard Bible
So he quickly came down and welcomed him joyfully.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he quickly came down and welcomed Him joyfully.

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

Contemporary English Version
Zacchaeus hurried down and gladly welcomed Jesus.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Zacchaeus came down and was glad to welcome Jesus into his home.

Good News Translation
Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed him with great joy.

International Standard Version
Zacchaeus came down quickly and was glad to welcome him into his home.

Majority Standard Bible
So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.

NET Bible
So he came down quickly and welcomed Jesus joyfully.

New Heart English Bible
He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

Weymouth New Testament
So he came down in haste, and welcomed Him joyfully.

World English Bible
He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he having hurried came down, and received Him rejoicing;

Berean Literal Bible
And having hurried, he came down and received Him, rejoicing.

Young's Literal Translation
and he having hastened did come down, and did receive him rejoicing;

Smith's Literal Translation
And having hasted, he came down, and received him rejoicing.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he made haste and came down; and received him with joy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And hurrying, he came down, and he received him joyfully.

New American Bible
And he came down quickly and received him with joy.

New Revised Standard Version
So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he hastened, and came down, and welcomed him with joy.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he made haste and he came down and received him rejoicing.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully.

Godbey New Testament
And hastening, he came down, and received Him rejoicing.

Haweis New Testament
And he hastened to come down, and entertained him gladly.

Mace New Testament
so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception.

Weymouth New Testament
So he came down in haste, and welcomed Him joyfully.

Worrell New Testament
And, hastening, he came down, and received Him joyfully.

Worsley New Testament
And he made haste and came down, and received Him with joy.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus and Zacchaeus
5When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” 6So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. 7And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”…

Cross References
Acts 16:34
Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.

John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

Matthew 10:40
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

John 4:45
Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.

Acts 2:41
Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.

2 Corinthians 6:1-2
As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. / For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!

Romans 15:7
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.

Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,

Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

2 John 1:10
If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Genesis 18:2-5
And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. ...

Genesis 19:1-3
Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

he.

Luke 2:16
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Genesis 18:6,7
And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth…

Psalm 119:59,60
I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies…

joyfully.

Luke 5:29
And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

Isaiah 64:5
Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.

Acts 2:41
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

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Luke 19
1. Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.
11. The ten minas.
28. Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;
41. weeps over it;
45. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
47. Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.














So he hurried down
The phrase "So he hurried down" captures the immediacy and eagerness of Zacchaeus's response to Jesus. The Greek word used here for "hurried" is "σπεύδω" (speudō), which conveys a sense of urgency and excitement. This reflects Zacchaeus's deep desire to meet Jesus, indicating a heart ready for transformation. In the cultural context of the time, a wealthy man like Zacchaeus would not typically rush or show such eagerness, especially in public. His actions demonstrate a break from societal norms, highlighting the profound impact Jesus's presence has on individuals.

and came down
The act of "coming down" from the sycamore tree is symbolic of Zacchaeus's humility and willingness to lower himself physically and metaphorically. The Greek verb "καταβαίνω" (katabainō) means to descend or come down. This descent is not just a physical movement but also represents Zacchaeus's readiness to humble himself before Jesus. In a broader scriptural context, coming down can be seen as a metaphor for repentance and the willingness to leave one's elevated status or pride to embrace a new life in Christ.

and welcomed Him gladly
The phrase "and welcomed Him gladly" reveals Zacchaeus's joyful reception of Jesus. The Greek word for "welcomed" is "ὑποδέχομαι" (hypodechomai), which means to receive or accept with hospitality. This indicates not just a physical reception but an open-hearted acceptance of Jesus into his life. The adverb "gladly" translates from the Greek "χαίρων" (chairōn), meaning with joy or rejoicing. This joy is a hallmark of the transformative encounter with Christ, reflecting the deep spiritual fulfillment and peace that comes from accepting Jesus. Historically, hospitality was a significant cultural value in Jewish society, and Zacchaeus's glad welcome signifies a complete and joyous acceptance of Jesus's message and presence.

(6) Received him joyfully.--The joy is significant as implying previous yearning, a desire for communion with the new Teacher, the wish to sit at His feet and drink in the words of eternal life.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[Zacchaeus] hurried
σπεύσας (speusas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4692: To hasten, urge on, desire earnestly. Probably strengthened from pous; to 'speed', i.e. Urge on; by implication, to await eagerly.

down
κατέβη (katebē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

welcomed
ὑπεδέξατο (hypedexato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5264: From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably.

Him
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

joyfully.
χαίρων (chairōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.


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