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Luke 19:2

Luke 19:2
And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he sought to see Jesus who he was,.... What sort of a person he was for complexion, stature, and age: having heard…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

A man named Zacchaeus - The name Zacchaeus is Hebrew, and shows that this man was a “Jew.” The Hebrew name properly…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Zaccheus - It is not unlikely that this person was a Jew by birth, see Luk 19:9; but because he had engaged in a…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 19:1-10

Many, no doubt, were converted to the faith of Christ of whom no account is kept in the gospels; but the conversion of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

behold The style of this chapter shews that St Luke is using a document of Aramaic origin.

a man named Zaccheus…

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