Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:3
3. who he was—what sort of person. Curiosity then was his only motive, though his determination not to be baulked was overruled for more than he sought. read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:4
4. sycamore—the Egyptian fig, with leaves like the mulberry. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:5
5, 6. looked up,—in the full knowledge of who was in the tree, and preparatory to addressing him. Zaccheus—whom he had never seen in the flesh, nor probably heard of. "He calleth His own sheep by name and leadeth them out" ( :-). make haste, and come down—to which he literally responded—"he made haste and came down." for to-day, &c.—Our Lord invites Himself, and in "royal" style, which waits not for invitations, but as the honor is done to the subject, not the sovereign, announces the... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 19:1
Probably the new Jericho that Herod the Great had built is in view (cf. Luke 18:35). It stood immediately to the south of old Jericho. Jesus was passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem and the Cross. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 19:1-10
6. Zaccheus’ ideal response to Jesus 19:1-10This section in Luke’s long narrative of Jesus’ ministry as He traveled to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:27) is climactic. It is a choice example of Jesus offering salvation to a needy person. Zaccheus accepted Jesus’ offer and responded appropriately with joy and the fruits of repentance. He also gave an excellent example of how disciples should use what wealth they have. The section closes with a summary of Jesus’ ministry that is really the key... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 19:2
Luke underlined Zaccheus’ occupation and wealth, two things that Jesus had taught His disciple about earlier. Tax collectors represented social outcasts, but they typically responded positively to Jesus’ ministry. Zaccheus ("the just" or "pure") was a chief tax collector (Gr. architelones), which probably made him the object of special hatred in Jericho. The wealth that he had accumulated through his occupation probably made his neighbors hate him even more. They probably ridiculed him for his... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 19:3-4
Zaccheus’ curiosity about Jesus was understandable since one of Jesus’ disciples had been a tax collector (Luke 5:27-30). Moreover Jesus had a reputation for associating with people in his profession (Luke 5:29-30; Luke 7:29; Luke 7:34; Luke 15:1). Luke’s reference to his stature prepares the reader for his climbing a tree to see Jesus (Luke 19:4). It is interesting that Zaccheus did some childlike things, namely, running to see Jesus and climbing a tree, unusual activities for an adult... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 19:5-6
Jesus initiated a relationship with Zaccheus. Since he called him by name He evidently knew about him, though Zaccheus had obviously not seen Jesus formerly. Jesus not only wanted to talk with him but to stay in his house. Jesus spoke as though He felt compelled to do this, as is clear from the recurrence of one of Luke’s favorite words, "must" (Gr. dei, cf. Luke 4:43; et al.). "Today" further stresses urgency and the fulfillment of God’s plan (cf. Luke 2:11; Luke 4:21; Luke 19:9). [Note:... read more
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 19:2
19:2 he (d-17) Or 'the man.' lit. 'this.' read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:2
2-4. chief among the publicans—farming a considerable district, with others under him. rich—Ill-gotten riches some of it certainly was. (See on :-.) read more