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Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!” <a href="/esv/luke/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” <a href="/bsb/luke/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” <a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Zacchaeus having stood, said to the Lord, "Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anything of anyone, I restore it fourfold." <a href="/kjv/luke/19.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I am giving to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone, I am giving back four times as much.” <a href="/nasb/luke/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, &#8220Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much.” <a href="/lsb/luke/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I have extorted anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much.” <a href="/amp/luke/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, “See, Lord, I am [now] giving half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone out of anything, I will give back four times as much.” <a href="/csb/luke/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord. And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I’ll pay back four times as much.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, &#8220Look, I&#8217ll give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord! And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I&#8217ll pay back four times as much!&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Zacch锟絬s stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold. <a href="/cev/luke/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Later that day Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "I will give half of my property to the poor. And I will now pay back four times as much to everyone I have ever cheated." <a href="/erv/luke/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold. <a href="/gwt/luke/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [Later, at dinner,] Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Lord, I'll give half of my property to the poor. I'll pay four times as much as I owe to those I have cheated in any way." <a href="/gnt/luke/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Listen, sir! I will give half my belongings to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will pay back four times as much." <a href="/isv/luke/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later, Zacchaeus stood up and announced to the Lord, "Look! I'm giving half of my possessions to the destitute, and if I have accused anyone falsely, I'm repaying four times as much as I owe." <a href="/msb/luke/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, ?Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.? <a href="/net/luke/19.htm">NET Bible</a> But Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, half of my possessions I now give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four times as much!" <a href="/nheb/luke/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much." <a href="/wbt/luke/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Zaccheus stood, and said to 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 four-fold. <a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Zacchaeus however stood up, and addressing the Lord said, "Here and now, Master, I give half my property to the poor, and if I have unjustly exacted money from any man, I pledge myself to repay to him four times the amount." <a href="/web/luke/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Zaccheus having stood, said to the LORD, “Behold, half of my goods, Lord, I give to the poor, and if I took by false accusation anything of anyone, I give back fourfold.” <a href="/blb/luke/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Zacchaeus having stood, said to the Lord, "Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anything of anyone, I restore it fourfold." <a href="/ylt/luke/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Zaccheus having stood, said unto the Lord, 'Lo, the half of my goods, sir, I give to the poor, and if of any one anything I did take by false accusation, I give back fourfold.' <a href="/slt/luke/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Zaccheus having stood, said to the Lord, Behold, the half of my possessions, Lord, I give to the poor; and if I have made any false accusation against any one, I give back fourfold.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Zacheus standing, said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wronged any man of any thing, I restore him fourfold. <a href="/cpdv/luke/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Zacchaeus, standing still, said to the Lord: “Behold, Lord, one half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone in any matter, I will repay him fourfold.” <a href="/nabre/luke/19.htm">New American Bible</a> But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Zacchaeus rose up and said to Jesus, Behold, my Lord, half of my wealth I will give to the poor; and I will pay fourfold to every man from whom I have extorted. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then Zakkai arose and he said to Yeshua, “Behold, my Lord, I give half my wealth to the poor, and anything that I have seized I repay fourfold to every man.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Zacchaeus stood, and said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken from any one by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. <a href="/godbey/luke/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Zaccheus standing, said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any one fraudulently, I restore fourfold. <a href="/haweis/luke/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/mace/luke/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Zaccheus address'd himself to Jesus, and said, Lord, half my estate I give to the poor; and if I have wrong'd any man, I will give him four times the value. <a href="/wey/luke/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Zacchaeus however stood up, and addressing the Lord said, "Here and now, Master, I give half my property to the poor, and if I have unjustly exacted money from any man, I pledge myself to repay to him four times the amount." <a href="/worrell/luke/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, standing, Zacchaeus said to the Lord, "Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I give to the poor; and, if I wrongfully exacted anything from any one, I restore four-fold." <a href="/worsley/luke/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Zaccheus stood up and said unto Jesus, Behold, Lord, the half of my substance I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any one wrongfully, I restore him fourfold. <a href="/parallel/luke/19-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7465" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/19.htm">Jesus and Zacchaeus</a> …7And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!” 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2195.htm" title="2195: Zakchaios (N-NMS) -- Zacchaeus, a Jewish tax-gatherer. Of Hebrew origin; Zacchaeus, an Israelite.">Zacchaeus</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: Statheis (V-APP-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stood up</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2255.htm" title="2255: hēmisia (Adj-ANP) -- Half. Neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to hama and meaning semi-; half.">half</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchontōn (V-PPA-GNP) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">possessions</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didōmi (V-PIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">I give</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/4434.htm" title="4434: ptōchois (Adj-DMP) -- Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. ">poor,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/4811.htm" title="4811: esykophantēsa (V-AIA-1S) -- From a compound of sukon and a derivative of phaino; to be a fig-informer, sycophant, i.e. to defraud.">I have cheated</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinos (IPro-GMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anyone,</a> <a href="/greek/591.htm" title="591: apodidōmi (V-PIA-1S) -- From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.">I will repay it</a> <a href="/greek/5073.htm" title="5073: tetraploun (Adj-ANS) -- Four-fold, four times as much. From tessares and a derivative of the base of pleistos; quadruple.">fourfold.”</a> 9Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Exodus 22:1</a> “If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Leviticus 6:2-5</a> “If someone sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD by deceiving his neighbor in regard to a deposit or security entrusted to him or stolen, or if he extorts his neighbor / or finds lost property and lies about it and swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that a man might commit— / once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, ... <a href="/numbers/5-6.htm">Numbers 5:6-7</a> “Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty / and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. <a href="/2_samuel/12-6.htm">2 Samuel 12:6</a> Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Proverbs 14:31</a> Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. <a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14-16</a> But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— / if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live. <a href="/matthew/3-8.htm">Matthew 3:8</a> Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. <a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a> So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31-32</a> Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. / For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. <a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Mark 10:21</a> Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Luke 3:8</a> Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33</a> Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a> On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Zacchaeus stood, and said to 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.Behold.<a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Luke 3:8-13</a> Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham… <a href="/luke/11-41.htm">Luke 11:41</a> But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.<a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33</a> Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.by false.<a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Luke 3:14</a> And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a> Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.I restore.<a href="/exodus/22-1.htm">Exodus 22:1-4</a> If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep… <a href="/leviticus/6-1.htm">Leviticus 6:1-6</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3</a> Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/luke/16-7.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Anybody</a> <a href="/mark/11-25.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-4.htm">Cheated</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Exacted</a> <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">False.</a> <a href="/luke/16-6.htm">Four</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-6.htm">Fourfold</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Half</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">Money</a> <a href="/luke/18-12.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/amos/2-8.htm">Pledge</a> <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Property</a> <a href="/luke/14-14.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/luke/7-4.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/luke/18-40.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/18-40.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/luke/18-30.htm">Times</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-11.htm">Unjustly</a> <a href="/luke/12-36.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Wrongfully</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Zacchaeus</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Zacchae'us</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Zaccheus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/5-17.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/acts/22-2.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/acts/5-8.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-15.htm">Anybody</a> <a href="/john/4-33.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">Cheated</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-31.htm">Exacted</a> <a href="/john/1-47.htm">False.</a> <a href="/john/4-35.htm">Four</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-6.htm">Fourfold</a> <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/john/6-19.htm">Half</a> <a href="/luke/19-15.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/19-13.htm">Money</a> <a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/acts/17-9.htm">Pledge</a> <a href="/luke/21-2.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/20-14.htm">Property</a> <a href="/romans/11-35.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/luke/19-24.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/23-45.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Times</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Unjustly</a> <a href="/luke/22-27.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Wrongfully</a> <a href="/luke/19-2.htm">Zacchaeus</a> <a href="/luke/19-2.htm">Zacchae'us</a> <a href="/luke/19-2.htm">Zaccheus</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 19</div>1. <a href="/luke/19-1.htm">Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.</a> 11. <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">The ten minas.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;</a> 41. <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">weeps over it;</a> 45. <a href="/luke/19-45.htm">drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, was a wealthy man due to his position, which often involved extortion. Tax collectors were despised by the Jews for collaborating with the Roman occupiers. His standing up signifies a public declaration, showing a change of heart. This act of standing before Jesus, whom he calls "Lord," indicates recognition of Jesus' authority and divinity, aligning with the transformation seen in other biblical figures who encounter Christ.Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor Zacchaeus' offer to give half of his wealth to the poor demonstrates genuine repentance and a radical shift in priorities. In Jewish culture, almsgiving was a significant act of righteousness, but giving away half of one's wealth was extraordinary. This act reflects the teachings of Jesus on wealth and generosity, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a>, where Jesus advises the rich young ruler to sell his possessions and give to the poor.and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold The promise to repay fourfold goes beyond the requirements of the Mosaic Law, which prescribed a restitution of the principal amount plus one-fifth (<a href="/leviticus/6-5.htm">Leviticus 6:5</a>) or double (<a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Exodus 22:7</a>) in cases of theft. Zacchaeus' commitment to repay four times the amount reflects the influence of Roman law, which sometimes required quadruple restitution, and indicates a deep sense of justice and repentance. This mirrors the transformation expected in a believer's life, as seen in the story of the prodigal son (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>), where true repentance leads to restoration and reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zacchaeus.htm">Zacchaeus</a> A chief tax collector in Jericho, known for his wealth and his encounter with Jesus. His profession made him unpopular among the Jews, as tax collectors were often seen as traitors and sinners due to their collaboration with the Roman authorities and their tendency to extort money. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose mission was to seek and save the lost. In this passage, Jesus demonstrates His willingness to engage with those marginalized by society. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a> A significant city in Judea, known for its historical and economic importance. It serves as the setting for this encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The people who witnessed Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus. They were likely surprised and perhaps disapproving of Jesus' decision to associate with a tax collector. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> Zacchaeus' public declaration of repentance and restitution after his encounter with Jesus, demonstrating a transformation of heart and priorities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restitution.htm">Repentance and Restitution</a> True repentance involves not only a change of heart but also a willingness to make amends for past wrongs. Zacchaeus' promise to repay fourfold reflects a deep commitment to righting his wrongs. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_mission_to_the_marginalized.htm">Jesus' Mission to the Marginalized</a> Jesus' interaction with Zacchaeus highlights His mission to reach out to those who are often rejected by society. This challenges us to consider how we engage with those on the fringes of our communities. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation through Encounter</a> Zacchaeus' life was transformed through his encounter with Jesus. This reminds us of the power of a personal relationship with Christ to bring about change in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_fruit_of_repentance.htm">Generosity as a Fruit of Repentance</a> Zacchaeus' willingness to give half of his possessions to the poor demonstrates that genuine repentance often results in a generous spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_public_confession.htm">The Role of Public Confession</a> Zacchaeus' public declaration of his intentions serves as a powerful testimony to the community and underscores the importance of accountability in the Christian life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 19</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zacchaeus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zacchaeus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_donation_of_constantine.htm">Should reparations for slavery be paid?</a> <a href="/q/should_reparations_for_slavery_be_paid.htm">Should reparations for slavery be paid?</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord . . .--The word for "stood" is the same as that used in the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican (<a href="/luke/18-11.htm" title="The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.">Luke 18:11</a>). Too much stress has, perhaps, been laid on its supposed force as indicating self-assertion in both cases. It does not seem to imply more than that Zacchaeus, in his own house, hearing the murmurs of those who looked in at doors or windows, rose from his couch, and stood up, and in the hearing of all, said what follows. The phrase, "unto the Lord," indicates, as elsewhere, that the facts were recorded by St. Luke at a comparatively late period. (See Note on <a href="/luke/7-11.htm" title="And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.">Luke 7:11</a>.)The half of my goods I give . .--It seems more natural to see in this the statement of a new purpose than that of an habitual practice. In the absence of any words implying a command of this nature, we must assume either that it was a spontaneous impulse of large-hearted devotion, or, possibly, that Zacchaeus had heard of the command given but a few days before to the young ruler (<a href="/luke/18-22.htm" title="Now when Jesus heard these things, he said to him, Yet lack you one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.">Luke 18:22</a>). The promise implies immediate distribution. The compensation for wrongs that men might have suffered at his hands was to come out of the remaining half.If I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation.--The seven words of the English text are all needed to express the one Greek word, the same as that in <a href="/luke/3-14.htm" title="And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said to them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.">Luke 3:14</a>, where see Note. It is a pity that English usage, and the modern meaning of the words, do not allow us to say, "If I have sycophanted any man." Conscience probably reproached Zacchaeus with not a few of such acts of spoliation in the past. The Greek phrase, "If I have taken anything," hardly implies doubt as to the fact, and is used like our English "wherever."I restore him fourfold.--Here, also, it seems best to recognise in the words a new purpose. He is ready to compensate now for whatever wrong had been done before. There seems, indeed, something almost ludicrously incongruous in a devout man boasting that his rule of life is to make amends to those whom he deliberately cheats, and the special force of the verb practically excludes the idea of involuntary wrong. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - 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 anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. Zacchaeus's memorable speech was addressed not as an apologia to the murmuring, jealous crowd, either in the room or the courtyard of the house, but to his Divine Guest, who, he felt, understood him, whose great heart, he knew, sympathized with him in that life of his, so tempted and yet so full of quiet, noble acts; for the chief publican's words do not refer to a future purpose, but they speak of a past rule of life which he had set for himself to follow, and probably had followed for a long period. So Godet, who paraphrases thus: "He whom thou hast thought good to choose as thy host is not, as is alleged, a being unworthy of thy choice. Lo, publican though I am, it is no ill-gotten gain with which I entertain thee." In a profession like his, it was easy to commit involuntary injustice. There may, too, have been, probably was, many a hard if not an unjust act worked by the chief of the tax-gatherers and his subordinates in their difficult employment. <a href="/commentaries/luke/19-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Zacchaeus Ζακχαῖος (Zakchaios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2195.htm">Strong's 2195: </a> Zacchaeus, a Jewish tax-gatherer. Of Hebrew origin; Zacchaeus, an Israelite. stood up Σταθεὶς (Statheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. [and] said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. “Look, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. half ἡμίσιά (hēmisia) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2255.htm">Strong's 2255: </a> Half. Neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to hama and meaning semi-; half. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. possessions ὑπαρχόντων (hyparchontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). I give δίδωμι (didōmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. poor, πτωχοῖς (ptōchois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. if εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. I have cheated ἐσυκοφάντησα (esykophantēsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4811.htm">Strong's 4811: </a> From a compound of sukon and a derivative of phaino; to be a fig-informer, 'sycophant', i.e. to defraud. anyone, τινός (tinos) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. I will repay [it] ἀποδίδωμι (apodidōmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. fourfold.? τετραπλοῦν (tetraploun) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5073.htm">Strong's 5073: </a> Four-fold, four times as much. 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