Luke 19:5
What does Luke 19:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:5 means
As Jesus reached the sycamore tree, he looked up, called Zaccheus by name, and instructed him to quickly come down, declaring that he must stay at Zaccheus's house that day. This divine initiative demonstrates Jesus's omniscient knowledge and his profound desire to connect with and minister to individuals, especially those shunned by society. His words signify an intentional invitation, extending grace and personal connection to Zaccheus.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zaccheus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when Jesus came to the place, looking up, he said to him, Zacchaeus, be quick and come down, for I am coming to your house today.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And as Jesus came up to the place, having looked up, he saw him, and said unto him, `Zaccheus, having hastened, come down, for to-day in thy house it behoveth me to remain;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when Jesus was come to the place, looking up, he saw him and said to him: Zacheus, make haste and come down: for this day I must abide in thy house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And when he came up to the place, Jesus looked up and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for to-day I must remain in thy house.
Context
This verse marks the pivotal moment of direct interaction between Jesus and Zaccheus, following Zaccheus's effort to see him. Jesus's specific call to Zaccheus immediately changes their encounter from a distant observation to a personal invitation, setting the stage for Zaccheus's joyful response and the subsequent reactions of the crowd. This personal call is central to the narrative of Zaccheus's salvation.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 19:1
And the two angels came to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth;
- Genesis 18:3
and said, My lord, if now I have found favor in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
- Ezekiel 16:6
And when I passed by thee, and saw thee weltering in thy blood, I said unto thee, Though thou art in thy blood, live; yea, I said unto thee, Though thou art in thy blood, live.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.
- Psalms 139:1
O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and knownme.
- Luke 19:10
For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
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