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Luke 19

BSB·48 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus enteredεἰσελθὼνeiselthōn — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → JerichoἸεριχώIerichō — City of palmsG2410 — Full Word Study → and was passing through. 2AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there was a manἀνὴρanēr — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study → namedὀνόματιonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → ZacchaeusΖακχαῖοςZakchaios — Pure, righteousG2195 — Full Word Study →, a chief tax collectorἀρχιτελώνηςarchitelōnēs — Chief tax collector; supervisor of tax agentsG754 — Full Word Study →, who was very wealthyπλούσιοςplousios — wealthy, rich, abounding in resourcesG4145 — Full Word Study →. 3He was tryingἐζήτειezētei — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → to seeἰδεῖνidein — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → wasἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → could not see overἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλουochlou — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → he wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → smallμικρὸςmikros — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study → in statureἡλικίᾳhēlikia — Age, stature, or maturity level of a personG2244 — Full Word Study →. 4Soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he ranπροδραμὼνprodramōn — to run ahead; to outrun or precedeG4390 — Full Word Study → onεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → aheadἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → and climbed a sycamore treeσυκομορέανsykomorean — Sycamore tree; fig-mulberryG4809 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → seeἴδῃidē — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, sinceὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Jesus was about to passδιέρχεσθαιdierchesthai — to pass through, traverse, journey acrossG1330 — Full Word Study → that way. 5WhenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus came toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → thatτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → placeτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →, He looked upἀναβλέψαςanablepsas — To look up; to regain sightG308 — Full Word Study → and said, “ZacchaeusΖακχαῖεZakchaie — Pure, righteousG2195 — Full Word Study →, hurryσπεύσαςspeusas — to hurry, hasten, move quicklyG4692 — Full Word Study → downκατάβηθιkatabēthi — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → Iμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → stayμεῖναιmeinai — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → houseοἴκῳoikō — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study → todayσήμερονsēmeron — Today; this present dayG4594 — Full Word Study →.” 6SoΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Zacchaeus hurried downκατέβηkatebē — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → welcomedὑπεδέξατοhypedexato — to welcome, receive as a guestG5264 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → joyfullyχαίρωνchairōn — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study →. 7Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → all who saw this began to grumbleδιεγόγγυζονdiegongyzon — To murmur or complain in discontentG1234 — Full Word Study →, sayingλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “He has goneεἰσῆλθενeisēlthen — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → to be the guestκαταλῦσαιkatalysai — to destroy, demolish, or lodge as a guestG2647 — Full Word Study → ofΠαρὰPara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → a sinfulἁμαρτωλῷhamartōlō — sinful person; one who sinsG268 — Full Word Study → manἀνδρὶandri — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study →!” 8Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → ZacchaeusΖακχαῖοςZakchaios — Pure, righteousG2195 — Full Word Study → stood upΣταθεὶςStatheis — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → and said toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριονKyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, “LookἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, halfἡμίσιά*hēmisia — one half; divided into two equal partsG2255 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → possessionsὑπαρχόντωνhyparchontōn — to be, exist, or be presentG5225 — Full Word Study → I giveδίδωμιdidōmi — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → to theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → poorπτωχοῖςptōchois — Poor, destitute, needy personG4434 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ifεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → I have cheatedἐσυκοφάντησαesykophantēsa — to extort money or goods by false accusationG4811 — Full Word Study → anyoneτινόςtinos — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study →, I will repay it fourfoldτετραπλοῦνtetraploun — Fourfold; multiplied by fourG5073 — Full Word Study →.” 9JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → saidΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “TodayΣήμερονSēmeron — Today; this present dayG4594 — Full Word Study → salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study → has comeἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → to thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → houseοἴκῳoikō — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study →, becauseκαθότιkathoti — just as, according as, in the manner thatG2530 — Full Word Study → this man tooκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a sonυἱὸςhuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of AbrahamἈβραάμAbraam — Father of nationsG11 — Full Word Study →. 10Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → cameἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to seekζητῆσαιzētēsai — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to saveσῶσαιsōsai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lostἀπολωλόςapolōlos — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study →.” 11Whileδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the people were listening toἈκουόντωνAkouontōn — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parableπαραβολὴνparabolēn — a comparison or illustrative story with hidden meaningG3850 — Full Word Study →, becauseδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wasεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nearἐγγὺςengys — Near, close at hand, at handG1451 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theyαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → thoughtδοκεῖνdokein — to seem, appear, or think; to suppose or judgeG1380 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → wouldμέλλειmellei — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → appearἀναφαίνεσθαιanaphainesthai — to appear, become visible, come into viewG398 — Full Word Study → imminentlyπαραχρῆμαparachrēma — immediately, instantly, at onceG3916 — Full Word Study →. 12Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → He saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “Aτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → manἌνθρωπόςAnthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → of noble birthεὐγενὴςeugenēs — of noble birth; high-born; distinguishedG2104 — Full Word Study → wentἐπορεύθηeporeuthē — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a distantμακρὰνmakran — at a distance; far off; afarG3112 — Full Word Study → countryχώρανchōran — land, country, region, territoryG5561 — Full Word Study → to lay claimλαβεῖνlabein — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → to hisἑαυτῷheautō — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → kingshipβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → and thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → returnὑποστρέψαιhypostrepsai — to turn back, return, come back againG5290 — Full Word Study →. 13Beforehandδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, he called tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → of hisἑαυτοῦheautou — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → servantsδούλουςdoulous — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → and gave themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → minasμνᾶςmnas — A monetary unit; a large sum of moneyG3414 — Full Word Study →. ‘Conduct business with this untilἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → I returnἔρχομαιerchomai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →,’ he saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. 14Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → subjectsπολῖταιpolitai — A member of a city-state; citizen with legal rightsG4177 — Full Word Study → hatedἐμίσουνemisoun — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sentἀπέστειλανapesteilan — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → a delegationπρεσβείανpresbeian — official delegation or ambassadorial missionG4242 — Full Word Study → afterὀπίσωopisō — behind, after, following in space or timeG3694 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to sayλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, ‘We do not wantθέλομενthelomen — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → this man to ruleβασιλεῦσαιbasileusai — to reign, to rule, to exercise royal authorityG936 — Full Word Study → overἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.’ 15WhenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → returnedἐπανελθεῖνepanelthein — to return, come back againG1880 — Full Word Study → from procuringλαβόνταlabonta — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → his kingshipβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study →, he summonedεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → the servantsδούλουςdoulous — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → to whomοἷςhois — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → he had givenδεδώκειdedōkei — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → moneyἀργύριονargyrion — Silver coin or money; monetary wealthG694 — Full Word Study →, toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → find outγνοῖgnoi — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → each one〈τίς〉tis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → had earnedδιεπραγματεύσαντοdiepragmateusanto — to gain by trading or commerceG1281 — Full Word Study →. 16Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → first servant came forwardΠαρεγένετοParegeneto — to arrive, come, or be presentG3854 — Full Word Study → and said, ‘MasterΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → minaμνᾶmna — A monetary unit; a large sum of moneyG3414 — Full Word Study → has producedπροσηργάσατοprosērgasato — to gain or earn additionally; to make profitG4333 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → more minas.’ 17His master replied, ‘Well doneΕὖγεEuge — well, rightly, properly, or well doneG2095 — Full Word Study →, goodἀγαθὲagathe — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλεdoule — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study →! Becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you have beenἐγένουegenou — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → faithfulπιστὸςpistos — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a very small matterἐλαχίστῳelachistō — least, smallest, most insignificantG1646 — Full Word Study →, youἴσθιisthi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → shall haveἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → overἐπάνωepanō — above, over, uponG1883 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → citiesπόλεωνpoleōn — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →.’ 18Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → second servant cameἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → and said, ‘Masterκύριεkyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → minaμνᾶmna — A monetary unit; a large sum of moneyG3414 — Full Word Study → has madeἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → fiveπέντεpente — The number fiveG4002 — Full Word Study → minasμνᾶςmnas — A monetary unit; a large sum of moneyG3414 — Full Word Study →.’ 19Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to this oneτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → he saidΕἶπενEipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, ‘Youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → shall have authority overἐπάνωepanō — above, over, uponG1883 — Full Word Study → fiveπέντεpente — The number fiveG4002 — Full Word Study → citiesπόλεωνpoleōn — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →.’ 20ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → another servant cameἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → and said, ‘MasterΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, here isἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → minaμνᾶmna — A monetary unit; a large sum of moneyG3414 — Full Word Study →, whichἣνhēn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I have laid awayεἶχονeichon — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a piece of clothσουδαρίῳsoudariō — cloth napkin or head covering; burial clothG4676 — Full Word Study →. 21Forγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → I was afraid ofἐφοβούμηνephoboumēn — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a harshαὐστηρὸςaustēros — severe, strict, austereG840 — Full Word Study → manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →. You withdrawαἴρειςaireis — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you did not depositἔθηκαςethēkas — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → reapθερίζειςtherizeis — to reap or harvestG2325 — Full Word Study → whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you did not sowἔσπειραςespeiras — to sow seed; to scatter for plantingG4687 — Full Word Study →.’ 22His master replied, ‘You wicked servantδοῦλεdoule — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study →, I will judgeκρίνωkrinō — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → byἘκEk — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → own words. So you knew thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a harshαὐστηρόςaustēros — severe, strict, austereG840 — Full Word Study → manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, withdrawingαἴρωνairōn — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I did not depositἔθηκαethēka — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → reapingθερίζωνtherizōn — to reap or harvestG2325 — Full Word Study → whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I did not sowἔσπειραespeira — to sow seed; to scatter for plantingG4687 — Full Word Study →? 23Whyδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → did you not depositἔδωκάςedōkas — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → moneyἀργύριονargyrion — Silver coin or money; monetary wealthG694 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → the bank, andκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → upon my returnἐλθὼνelthōn — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → I could have collectedἔπραξαepraxa — to do, practice, or perform actionsG4238 — Full Word Study → itαὐτὸauto — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → interestτόκῳtokō — interest or usury on loaned moneyG5110 — Full Word Study →?’ 24ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he toldεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → thoseτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → standing byπαρεστῶσινparestōsin — to stand beside; to present or offerG3936 — Full Word Study →, ‘TakeἌρατεArate — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → minaμνᾶνmnan — A monetary unit; a large sum of moneyG3414 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → give it to the one who hasἔχοντιechonti — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study → minasμνᾶςmnas — A monetary unit; a large sum of moneyG3414 — Full Word Study →.’ 25MasterΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →,’ they saidεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, ‘he already has tenδέκαdeka — ten; the number representing completion or fullnessG1176 — Full Word Study →!’ 26He replied, ‘I tell youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → everyoneπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hasἔχοντιechonti — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → will be given more; butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the one who does not haveἔχοντοςechontos — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study →, evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → he hasἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → will be taken awayἀρθήσεταιarthēsetai — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → from him. 27Andπλὴνplēn — but, however, nevertheless; exceptG4133 — Full Word Study → theseτούτουςtoutous — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → enemiesἐχθρούςechthrous — adversary; one who opposes or harbors hostilityG2190 — Full Word Study → of mineμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → were unwilling for meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → to ruleβασιλεῦσαιbasileusai — to reign, to rule, to exercise royal authorityG936 — Full Word Study → overἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, bring them hereὧδεhōde — in this place; hereG5602 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → slayκατασφάξατεkatasphaxate — to slaughter or kill violentlyG2695 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → in front ofἔμπροσθένemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.’” 28AfterΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus had said thisταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, He went onἐπορεύετοeporeueto — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → aheadἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study →, going upἀναβαίνωνanabainōn — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἹεροσόλυμαHierosolyma — Holy CityG2414 — Full Word Study →. 29Asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → He approachedἤγγισενēngisen — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study → BethphageΒηθφαγὴBēthphagē — House of figsG967 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → BethanyΒηθανίανBēthanian — House of figs or House of datesG963 — Full Word Study → atπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Mountὄροςoros — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → ofκαλούμενονkaloumenon — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → OlivesἘλαιῶνElaiōn — olive treeG1636 — Full Word Study →, He sent outἀπέστειλενapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → of His disciplesμαθητῶνmathētōn — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study →, 30sayingλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “GoὙπάγετεHypagete — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → villageκώμηνkōmēn — A small settlement or villageG2968 — Full Word Study → ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will findεὑρήσετεheurēsete — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → a coltπῶλονpōlon — young horse; coltG4454 — Full Word Study → tied there, onἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → whichὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → no oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → has ever satἐκάθισενekathisen — to sit down, be seated, or remain in a placeG2523 — Full Word Study →. Untieλύσαντεςlysantes — to loose, unbind, or releaseG3089 — Full Word Study → itαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → and bring it here. 31Ifἐάνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → asksἐρωτᾷerōta — to ask, request, or beseech earnestlyG2065 — Full Word Study →, ‘WhyΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘TheHO — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → needsχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → itαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.’” 32Soδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → thoseοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → who were sentἀπεσταλμένοιapestalmenoi — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → went outἈπελθόντεςApelthontes — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → and found it just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → Jesus had told themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 33Asδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theyαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → were untyingλυόντωνlyontōn — to loose, unbind, or releaseG3089 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → coltπῶλονpōlon — young horse; coltG4454 — Full Word Study →, itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → ownersκύριοιkyrioi — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → askedεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “WhyΤίTi — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → are you untyingλύετεlyete — to loose, unbind, or releaseG3089 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → coltπῶλονpōlon — young horse; coltG4454 — Full Word Study →?” 34TheHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → needsχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → itαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →,” they answeredεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. 35ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they ledἤγαγονēgagon — to lead, bring, or carryG71 — Full Word Study → the colt toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, threwἐπιρίψαντεςepiripsantes — to cast or throw upon; to place a burden onG1977 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → cloaksἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → it, and put Jesus on it. 36As Heαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → rode alongΠορευομένουPoreuomenou — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study →, the people spread theirἑαυτῶνheautōn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → cloaksἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → roadὁδῷhodō — road, way, path, journeyG3598 — Full Word Study →. 37Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → as Heαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → approachedἐγγίζοντοςengizontos — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → descentκαταβάσειkatabasei — A going down; descent or downward journeyG2600 — Full Word Study → from theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Mountὄρουςorous — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → of OlivesἘλαιῶνElaiōn — olive treeG1636 — Full Word Study →, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wholeἅπανhapan — all, every, the wholeG537 — Full Word Study → multitudeπλῆθοςplēthos — a large crowd or multitude of peopleG4128 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθητῶνmathētōn — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → beganἤρξαντοērxanto — to begin, to start, to rule overG756 — Full Word Study → to praiseαἰνεῖνainein — To praise, commend, or speak well ofG134 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → joyfullyχαίροντεςchairontes — To rejoice, be glad, or greet with joyG5463 — Full Word Study → in a loud voiceφωνῇphōnē — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → allπασῶνpasōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → the miracles they had seenεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →: 38Blessed isΕὐλογημένοςEulogēmenos — To bless, praise, or speak well ofG2127 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → KingΒασιλεὺςBasileus — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → who comesἐρχόμενοςerchomenos — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the name of the Lord!” “Peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → inἘνEn — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξαdoxa — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the highest!” 39ButΚαίKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → someτινεςtines — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → PhariseesΦαρισαίωνPharisaiōn — Jewish legal expertG5330 — Full Word Study → inἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crowdὄχλουochlou — A crowd or multitude of people gathered togetherG3793 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπανeipan — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “TeacherΔιδάσκαλεDidaskale — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →, rebukeἐπιτίμησονepitimēson — To strongly rebuke or reprove someoneG2008 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθηταῖςmathētais — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study →!” 40I tellΛέγωLegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →,” He answeredἀποκριθεὶςapokritheis — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → theyοὗτοιhoutoi — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → remain silentσιωπήσουσινsiōpēsousin — to be silent, keep quiet, hold one's peaceG4623 — Full Word Study →, the veryοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → stonesλίθοιlithoi — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → will cry outκράξουσινkraxousin — to cry out, shout, or call loudlyG2896 — Full Word Study →.” 41Asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, He weptἔκλαυσενeklausen — to weep; to cry out in sorrowG2799 — Full Word Study → overἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → 42and said, “If onlyΕἰEi — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you had knownἔγνωςegnōs — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisταύτῃtautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → whatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → would bring youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηνeirēnēn — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study →! Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → it is hiddenἐκρύβηekrybē — to hide, conceal, or keep secretG2928 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → eyesὀφθαλμῶνophthalmōn — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →. 43Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → the days will comeἥξουσινhēxousin — to come, to arrive, to be presentG2240 — Full Word Study → uponἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → youσὲse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → when yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → enemiesἐχθροίechthroi — adversary; one who opposes or harbors hostilityG2190 — Full Word Study → will barricadeχάρακάcharaka — A palisade, rampart, or fortified barricadeG5482 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → surroundπερικυκλώσουσίνperikyklōsousin — to surround, encircle, compass aboutG4033 — Full Word Study → youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hem you inσυνέξουσίνsynexousin — to hold together, constrain, or press uponG4912 — Full Word Study → on every sideπάντοθενpantothen — from all sides; on every side; round aboutG3840 — Full Word Study →. 44They will level you to the groundἐδαφιοῦσίνedaphiousin — to raze to the ground, demolish completelyG1474 — Full Word Study →youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the childrenτέκναtekna — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study → withinἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → your walls. They will not leaveἀφήσουσινaphēsousin — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → one stoneλίθονlithon — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → another, becauseἀνθ’anth’ — in place of, instead of, for the sake ofG473 — Full Word Study → you did not recognizeἔγνωςegnōs — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeκαιρὸνkairon — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study → of yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → visitation from God.” 45ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus entered theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → temple courts and began to drive outἐκβάλλεινekballein — To cast out, drive out, expel forcefullyG1544 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → were selling there. 46He declaredλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “It is writtenΓέγραπταιGegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: ‘Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → houseοἶκόςoikos — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a houseοἶκοςoikos — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study → of prayerπροσευχῆςproseuchēs — Prayer, supplication, or earnest request to GodG4335 — Full Word Study →.’ Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → have madeἐποιήσατεepoiēsate — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → itαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →a denΣπήλαιονSpēlaion — cave, cavern, or rocky hollowG4693 — Full Word Study → of robbersλῃστῶνlēstōn — robber, brigand, or insurrectionistG3027 — Full Word Study →.’” 47Jesus was teachingδιδάσκωνdidaskōn — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱερῷhierō — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study → everyκαθ’kath’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρανhēmeran — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → chief priestsἀρχιερεῖςarchiereis — High priest; chief priestG749 — Full Word Study →, scribesγραμματεῖςgrammateis — Scribe; learned expert in religious law and ScriptureG1122 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → leadersπρῶτοιprōtoi — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαοῦlaou — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → were intentἐζήτουνezētoun — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → on killingἀπολέσαιapolesai — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 48Yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they could not findεὕρισκονheuriskon — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → a wayτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → to do so, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → allἅπαςhapas — all, every, the wholeG537 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → peopleλαὸςlaos — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → hungἐξεκρέματο*exekremato — to hang upon; to be utterly attentiveG1582 — Full Word Study → on His wordsἀκούωνakouōn — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Luke 19
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Chapter Overview

Luke 19 presents a masterful portrait of Christ's mission and character as He approaches Jerusalem for His final week. The chapter opens with the conversion of Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, demonstrating that Jesus came to seek and save the lost regardless of their social status or reputation. It then shifts to the Parable of the Pounds, teaching believers about faithfulness and stewardship during His absence. Finally, the chapter culminates in Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, followed by His weeping over the city and His cleansing of the temple, revealing both His kingship and His heart of compassion for those who reject Him.

Verses 1–5: The Seeking Heart of Zacchaeus

Jesus enters Jericho, the gateway city to Jerusalem, and encounters Zacchaeus, described as a chief publican (tax collector) and wealthy man. Despite his material success, Zacchaeus is spiritually hungry—he desperately wants to see Jesus. His physical stature is small, preventing him from seeing over the crowd, so he takes the humble action of climbing a sycamore tree. This detail is significant: Zacchaeus must literally lower himself to gain a better view, a beautiful picture of the humility required to truly seek Christ. Jesus, knowing the genuine desire in Zacchaeus's heart, singles him out by name and invites Himself to his home—an act of radical grace that would have shocked the religious establishment.

Verses 6–10: Salvation Through Repentance

Zacchaeus joyfully receives Jesus into his home. The watching crowd murmurs in disapproval—how could the righteous Rabbi associate with a notorious sinner? But Zacchaeus's response demonstrates true conversion. He announces his intention to give half his possessions to the poor and to restore fourfold anyone he has defrauded. This is genuine repentance that bears fruit in restitution. Jesus declares that "salvation is come to this house" (v. 9), affirming that Zacchaeus is now part of God's covenant family as "a son of Abraham"—not by genealogy alone, but by faith and obedience. Verse 10 summarizes Jesus's entire redemptive mission: to seek and to save the lost. This is the gospel in one sentence.

Verses 11–27: The Parable of the Pounds

Because the disciples mistakenly believed the kingdom of God would appear immediately, Jesus teaches the Parable of the Pounds. A nobleman (representing Jesus) entrusts servants with money and departs to receive a kingdom before returning. In His absence, His servants are to "occupy"—to be faithful stewards with what they've been given. Two servants trade wisely and are rewarded with authority over cities (vv. 16–19). A third servant, paralyzed by fear and a false view of the master's character, buries his pound and faces judgment (vv. 20–23). The principle is clear: faithfulness with little brings greater responsibility; unfaithfulness results in loss. Verse 26 captures the principle: "to every one which hath shall be given...but from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away." This teaches that spiritual growth requires active engagement with God's gifts, not passive fearfulness.

Verses 28–40: The Triumphal Entry

Jesus approaches Jerusalem and sends disciples to retrieve a young colt, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy about the Messiah's entry. As He rides into the city, disciples spread their garments on the road and praise God, declaring "Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord" (v. 38). When Pharisees demand He silence His disciples, Jesus responds that if they held their peace, "the stones would immediately cry out"—the testimony to His kingship is irrepressible.

Verses 41–48: Weeping Over Jerusalem and Cleansing the Temple

Yet Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, mourning their spiritual blindness and prophesying the city's destruction (vv. 41–44). He then enters the temple and drives out merchants, declaring it should be "a house of prayer" not "a den of thieves" (v. 46). The chief priests seek to destroy Him, but the people listen eagerly, creating a tension that will culminate in His crucifixion.

Application for Today

Luke 19 challenges us to examine our hearts: Do we seek Jesus with Zacchaeus's humble desperation? Are we faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us, or are we paralyzed by fear? And do we recognize Jesus as our King, worthy of our whole-hearted worship and allegiance?

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