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2 And there was a person whose name was Zaccheus, and he was a principal farmer of the taxes, and the man was rich. 3 And he was desirous to have a sight of Jesus, what sort of person he was; and he could not, because of the crowd, for he was short of stature. 4 So running before, he climbed up a sycamore-tree, in order to get a sight of him: for he was about to pass that way. 5 And when he was come to the spot, Jesus looking up, saw him, and said to him, Zaccheus, come down speedily; for to-day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he hastened to come down, and entertained him gladly. 7 And when they all saw it, they murmured, saying, That he is gone to lodge with a man, a notorious sinner. 8 Then Zaccheus standing up, said unto the Lord, Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I give unto the poor; and if I have got any thing from any man, by laying false informations, I am ready to restore fourfold. Luke 19:2-8, Haweis New Testament. Public domain.
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