Bible Verses About "Who Was Zacchaeus in the Bible"
Zacchaeus was a wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus and was dramatically converted.
Zacchaeus was a wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus and was dramatically converted.
"And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house." — Luke 19:5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Zacchaeus in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house."
"And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold."
"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."
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