Luke 19:1-13 ▼

1 As Jesus was pursuing his journey from Jericho,

2 one Zaccheus, a rich man, and collector-general of the customs,

3 was very desirous to see the person of Jesus, but could not for the crowd, he being of a low stature.

4 so he ran before, and climb'd up a mulberry-tree to view him; for he was to pass that way.

5 as soon as Jesus came at the place, he look'd up, and seeing him, Zaccheus, said he, make haste down; for I intend to dine at your house to-day.

6 so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception.

7 upon seeing this, they all murmur'd, saying, he is going to be treated by a dissolute person.

8 but Zaccheus address'd himself to Jesus, and said, Lord, half my estate I give to the poor; and if I have wrong'd any man, I will give him four times the value.

9 then said Jesus, speaking of him, this day is salvation come to this family, since he is now become a true son of Abraham.

10 for the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost.

11 Their attention being raised by this, Jesus pursued his discourse with a parable, occasion'd by their thinking, that, because he was advanc'd so nigh to Jerusalem, the kingdom of God would immediately commence.

12 a nobleman, said he, was going to travel to a foreign country, in order to have his kingdom confirm'd to him at his return.

13 and he called ten of his servants, to whom he deliver'd ten pounds: improve that, said he, till I return.