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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

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 19:3

19:3 was. (e-9) Lit. 'who he is.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 19:1-48

Zacceleus. The Pounds. Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. He Cleanses the Temple1-10. Zacchaeus (peculiar to Lk). The narrative shows that our Lord’s familiar intercourse with publicans and sinners was justified by its results. Zacchaeus became a convert, surrendered half of his great wealth to the poor, and made restitution for his past misdeeds2. The chief] RV ’a chief publican.’ ’There must have been at Jericho one of the principal custom-houses, both on account of the exportation of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:1

XIX.(1) And passed through Jericho.—Better, and was passing through. The narrative that follows is peculiar to this Gospel. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:2

(2) There was a man named Zacchæus, . . .—The name appears in the Old Testament in the form Zaccai (Ezra 2:9; Nehemiah 7:14), and meant “pure” or “innocent.” Rabbinic writers mention a Zacchæus as living at Jericho about this time, the father of a famous Rabbi, Jochanan or John.The chief among the publicans.—The position of Jericho near the fords of the Jordan made it a natural trade-centre for the imports from the Gilead country—myrrh and balsam. Under the government of Herod and Archelaus it... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:3

(3) He sought.—Better, was seeking. The verb expresses vividly the oft-repeated attempts of the man, little of stature, to get a glimpse of the Prophet as He passed.For the press.—The word is the same as that elsewhere rendered “multitude” or “crowd.” The motive is left to be inferred. It was not mere curiosity, for that would not have met with the Lord’s warm approval. Had he heard that there was a publican like himself among the chosen disciples of the Teacher whom the people were receiving... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:4

(4) And climbed up into a sycomore tree.—The name of “sycomore” has been variously applied—(1) to a species of maple (Acer pseudo-platanus); (2) to the mulberry (Morus nigra), more properly, “sycamine,” as in Luke 17:6; and (3) to the fig mulberry (Ficus sycomorus). The last is the tree here meant. It grew to a considerable height in the Jordan valley, and was much used by builders and carpenters (1 Kings 10:27). The care taken by St. Luke to distinguish between the “sycamine” of Luke 17:6... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:5

(5) To day I must abide at thy house.—The words gain a fresh significance, if we remember that Jericho was at this time one of the chosen cities of the priests. (See Note on Luke 10:30.) Our Lord passed over their houses, and those of the Pharisees, in order to pass the night in the house of the publican. There, we may believe, He saw an opening for a spiritual work which He did not find elsewhere. read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 19:3-4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 19:5-6

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 19:2

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 19:3

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 19:1-48

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 19:5

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