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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having hurried, he came down and received Him, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he hurried and came down, and received Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he hurried and came down, and received Him gladly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Zaccheus hurried and came down, and welcomed Jesus with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he quickly came down and welcomed him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he quickly came down and welcomed Him joyfully. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zacchaeus hurried down and gladly welcomed Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zacchaeus came down and was glad to welcome Jesus into his home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed him with great joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zacchaeus came down quickly and was glad to welcome him into his home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So he came down quickly and welcomed Jesus joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he came down in haste, and welcomed Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he having hurried came down, and received Him rejoicing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having hurried, he came down and received Him, rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he having hastened did come down, and did receive him rejoicing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having hasted, he came down, and received him rejoicing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he made haste and came down; and received him with joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And hurrying, he came down, and he received him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And he came down quickly and received him with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he hastened, and came down, and welcomed him with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he made haste and he came down and received him rejoicing.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And hastening, he came down, and received Him rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he hastened to come down, and entertained him gladly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he came down in haste, and welcomed Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, hastening, he came down, and received Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And he made haste and came down, and received Him with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/19-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7452" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/19.htm">Jesus and Zacchaeus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/4692.htm" title="4692: speusas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hasten, urge on, desire earnestly. Probably strengthened from pous; to speed, i.e. Urge on; by implication, to await eagerly.">Zacchaeus hurried</a> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: katebē (V-AIA-3S) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">down</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5264.htm" title="5264: hypedexato (V-AIM-3S) -- From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably.">welcomed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">joyfully.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Acts 16:34</a></span><br />Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a></span><br />But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40</a></span><br />He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a></span><br />Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a></span><br />Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">2 Corinthians 6:1-2</a></span><br />As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. / For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7</a></span><br />Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a></span><br />Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10</a></span><br />If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2-5</a></span><br />And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a></span><br />Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a></span><br />One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.</p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Luke 2:16</a></b></br> And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-6.htm">Genesis 18:6,7</a></b></br> And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead <i>it</i>, and make cakes upon the hearth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Psalm 119:59,60</a></b></br> I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies… </p><p class="hdg">joyfully.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Luke 5:29</a></b></br> And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/64-5.htm">Isaiah 64:5</a></b></br> Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, <i>those that</i> remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a></b></br> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added <i>unto them</i> about three thousand souls.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/15-16.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/4-30.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/luke/15-24.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/luke/15-5.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/luke/17-20.htm">Once</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/luke/18-43.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/18-43.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/15-10.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Welcomed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/acts/22-18.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/luke/19-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Once</a> <a href="/john/11-29.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/luke/19-12.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/19-15.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/john/4-45.htm">Welcomed</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-1.htm">Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-11.htm">The ten minas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-41.htm">weeps over it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-45.htm">drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Zacchaeus hurried down</b><br>Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, was eager to see Jesus, indicating a deep desire for transformation. Tax collectors were often despised by their fellow Jews for collaborating with the Roman authorities and for their reputation of extortion. Zacchaeus's haste in coming down from the sycamore tree reflects his readiness to change and his recognition of Jesus' authority. This moment signifies a turning point, as Zacchaeus moves from curiosity to action, paralleling the call to immediate obedience seen in other biblical figures, such as the disciples who left their nets to follow Jesus (<a href="/matthew/4-20.htm">Matthew 4:20</a>).<p><b>and welcomed Him joyfully.</b><br>The act of welcoming Jesus joyfully highlights Zacchaeus's acceptance and faith. In the cultural context, hospitality was a significant aspect of Jewish life, and welcoming someone into one's home was a sign of respect and honor. Zacchaeus's joy contrasts with the grumbling of the crowd, who saw him as a sinner. This joy is indicative of the transformative power of Jesus' presence, as seen in other instances where individuals encounter Christ and experience profound change, such as the Samaritan woman at the well (<a href="/john/4-39.htm">John 4:39-42</a>). Zacchaeus's response also fulfills the prophetic theme of joy in salvation, as foretold in <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>, where the redeemed express joy in the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zacchaeus.htm">Zacchaeus</a></b><br>A chief tax collector in Jericho, known for his wealth and social status. Tax collectors were often despised by the Jewish people for their association with the Roman authorities and perceived dishonesty.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, whose ministry focused on teaching, healing, and bringing salvation to the lost. In this passage, Jesus is passing through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>An ancient city with a rich biblical history, located near the Jordan River. It was a significant location for trade and commerce during the time of Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The people following Jesus, who were likely surprised by His interaction with Zacchaeus, given the latter's reputation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus, which leads to Zacchaeus' transformation and repentance. This event highlights Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_reception_of_jesus.htm">Joyful Reception of Jesus</a></b><br>Zacchaeus' response to Jesus' call was immediate and joyful. As believers, we should welcome Jesus into our lives with the same enthusiasm and readiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation Through Encounter</a></b><br>Zacchaeus' encounter with Jesus led to a radical change in his life. True encounters with Christ should lead to transformation and repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/breaking_social_barriers.htm">Breaking Social Barriers</a></b><br>Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus shows that the Gospel transcends social and cultural barriers. We are called to reach out to all people, regardless of their status or past.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a></b><br>Zacchaeus' account emphasizes the importance of repentance and restitution. As Christians, we should be willing to make amends for past wrongs as part of our repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_pursuit_of_the_lost.htm">God's Pursuit of the Lost</a></b><br>This passage highlights God's desire to seek and save the lost. We are reminded of our role in sharing the Gospel and reaching out to those who are spiritually lost.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_zacchaeus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zacchaeus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_marks_the_triumphal_entry.htm">Why did Jesus prioritize sinners over the righteous?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_zacchaeus'_wealth.htm">If Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 was truly as wealthy as described, why haven't historians or archaeologists found more evidence of his existence or social status?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_practice_daily_humility.htm">How does the Bible encourage us to show kindness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Received him joyfully.</span>--The joy is significant as implying previous yearning, a desire for communion with the new Teacher, the wish to sit at His feet and drink in the words of eternal life.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/19-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Zacchaeus] hurried</span><br /><span class="grk">σπεύσας</span> <span class="translit">(speusas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4692.htm">Strong's 4692: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hasten, urge on, desire earnestly. Probably strengthened from pous; to 'speed', i.e. Urge on; by implication, to await eagerly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">down</span><br /><span class="grk">κατέβη</span> <span class="translit">(katebē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">welcomed</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπεδέξατο</span> <span class="translit">(hypedexato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5264.htm">Strong's 5264: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">joyfully.</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίρων</span> <span class="translit">(chairōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/19-6.htm">Luke 19:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/19-6.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 19:6 He hurried came down and received him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/19-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 19:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 19:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/19-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 19:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 19:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>