King James Version
What Does Luke 19:6 Mean?
“And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.”
Context
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And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
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And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
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And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
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And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
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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.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **Received him joyfully.**—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.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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