New International Version So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. New Living Translation Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy. English Standard Version So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully. Berean Standard Bible So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. Berean Literal Bible And having hurried, he came down and received Him, rejoicing. King James Bible And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. New King James Version So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. New American Standard Bible And he hurried and came down, and received Him joyfully. NASB 1995 And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. NASB 1977 And he hurried and came down, and received Him gladly. Legacy Standard Bible And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. Amplified Bible So Zaccheus hurried and came down, and welcomed Jesus with joy. Berean Annotated Bible So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. Christian Standard Bible So he quickly came down and welcomed him joyfully. Holman Christian Standard Bible So he quickly came down and welcomed Him joyfully. American Standard Version And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. Contemporary English Version Zacchaeus hurried down and gladly welcomed Jesus. English Revised Version And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. GOD'S WORD® Translation Zacchaeus came down and was glad to welcome Jesus into his home. Good News Translation Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed him with great joy. International Standard Version Zacchaeus came down quickly and was glad to welcome him into his home. NET Bible So he came down quickly and welcomed Jesus joyfully. New Heart English Bible He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully. Webster's Bible Translation And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. Weymouth New Testament So he came down in haste, and welcomed Him joyfully. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. World English Bible He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he having hurried came down, and received Him rejoicing; Berean Literal Bible And having hurried, he came down and received Him, rejoicing. Young's Literal Translation and he having hastened did come down, and did receive him rejoicing; Smith's Literal Translation And having hasted, he came down, and received him rejoicing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made haste and came down; and received him with joy. Catholic Public Domain Version And hurrying, he came down, and he received him joyfully. New American Bible And he came down quickly and received him with joy. New Revised Standard Version So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he hastened, and came down, and welcomed him with joy. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he made haste and he came down and received him rejoicing. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. Godbey New Testament And hastening, he came down, and received Him rejoicing. Haweis New Testament And he hastened to come down, and entertained him gladly. Mace New Testament so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception. Weymouth New Testament So he came down in haste, and welcomed Him joyfully. Worrell New Testament And, hastening, he came down, and received Him joyfully. Worsley New Testament And he made haste and came down, and received Him with joy. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus and Zacchaeus…5When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” 6So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. 7And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”… Cross References So Zacchaeus hurried down Luke 2:16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. Luke 1:39 In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, Acts 8:30 So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. and welcomed Him joyfully. Luke 8:40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. John 1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— Acts 8:8 So there was great joy in that city. Acts 16:34 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. John 1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— Matthew 10:40 He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. John 4:45 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. Acts 2:41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 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! Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God. Matthew 25:35 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, Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Revelation 3:20 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. Treasury of Scripture And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. he. Luke 2:16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Genesis 18:6,7 And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth… Psalm 119:59,60 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies… joyfully. Luke 5:29 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. Isaiah 64:5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved. Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Jump to Previous Gladly Haste Hastened House Hurried Joy Joyfully Once Quickly Receive Received Rejoicing WelcomedJump to Next Gladly Haste Hastened House Hurried Joy Joyfully Once Quickly Receive Received Rejoicing WelcomedLuke 19 1. Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.11. The ten minas. 28. Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph; 41. weeps over it; 45. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple; 47. Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people. So Zacchaeus hurried down Zacchaeus responded immediately to Jesus’ command. As a chief tax collector, he was widely regarded as a sinner because tax collectors served Rome and were often associated with dishonest gain. His quick descent from the tree shows that curiosity had given way to a willing response to Jesus’ authority. Luk 2:16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby… and welcomed Him joyfully. Zacchaeus received Jesus into his home with open joy, honoring Him despite the crowd’s disapproval. His welcome marked the beginning of a decisive change in a man formerly known for wealth and social disgrace. Jesus’ presence brought salvation to his household and exposed the contrast between repentant faith and the self-righteous grumbling of those around him. Luk 8:40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him,… Persons / Places / Events 1. ZacchaeusA 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. 2. Jesus 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. 3. Jericho 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. 4. The Crowd The people following Jesus, who were likely surprised by His interaction with Zacchaeus, given the latter's reputation. 5. The Event Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus, which leads to Zacchaeus' transformation and repentance. This event highlights Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost. Teaching Points Joyful Reception of JesusZacchaeus' response to Jesus' call was immediate and joyful. As believers, we should welcome Jesus into our lives with the same enthusiasm and readiness. Transformation Through Encounter Zacchaeus' encounter with Jesus led to a radical change in his life. True encounters with Christ should lead to transformation and repentance. Breaking Social Barriers 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. The Importance of Repentance 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. God's Pursuit of the Lost 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 19:6?2. How does Zacchaeus's response in Luke 19:6 demonstrate genuine repentance and joy? 3. What can we learn from Zacchaeus about welcoming Jesus into our lives today? 4. How does Luke 19:6 connect with Revelation 3:20 about receiving Jesus? 5. In what ways can we "welcome Him joyfully" in our daily routines? 6. How does Zacchaeus's example challenge our attitudes towards repentance and transformation? 7. What does Luke 19:6 reveal about Zacchaeus' character and his response to Jesus? 8. How does Zacchaeus' joy in Luke 19:6 challenge our understanding of repentance and salvation? 9. Why is Zacchaeus' immediate reception of Jesus significant in Luke 19:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 19? (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.Luke 19:6 shows the immediate, wholehearted response that faith produces. Hearing Jesus’ gracious call, Zacchaeus personally obeys without delay, humbly comes down, throws open his life to the Savior, and is filled with joy. The verse captures the essence of conversion: a sinner sought by Christ, responding promptly, welcoming Him fully, and entering the joy of salvation. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek SoΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Zacchaeus] hurried σπεύσας (speusas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4692: To hasten, urge on, desire earnestly. Probably strengthened from pous; to 'speed', i.e. Urge on; by implication, to await eagerly. down κατέβη (katebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. welcomed ὑπεδέξατο (hypedexato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5264: From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. joyfully. χαίρων (chairōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. Additonal Resources Luke 19:6 Blue Letter BibleLuke 19:6 Bible Gateway Luke 19:6 Bible.com Luke 19:6 NIV |
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