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A Journey with a Purpose
Commentators note that Jesus was on his final, purposeful journey to Jerusalem to die. His 'passing through' Jericho was not a random stop but the setting for a divine appointment with Zacchaeus. This shows that even in what seems like ordinary travel, Jesus was actively working out God's plan of salvation.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 19:1
18th Century
Theologian
And Jesus entered... See Barnes "Matthew 20:29".
This means, perhaps, he was passing through Jericho …
AT Robertson
On Luke 19:1
Was passing through (διηρχετο). Imperfect middle. Now Jesus was inside the Roman Jericho with the procession.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:1
19th Century
Bishop
And passed through Jericho.—Better, and was passing through. The narrative that follows is peculiar to this Gospel.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:1
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus entered–
That is, he entered at one end of the town.
And passed through Jericho.
And so came out at t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:1
Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and his work as teacher and prophet requires validation. It is therefore appropriate that the controve…
John Calvin
On Luke 19:1
16th Century
Theologian
This shows how little attention Luke paid to observing the order of dates, for after detailing the miracle, he now recounts what happened in the ci…
John Gill
On Luke 19:1
17th Century
Pastor
And [Jesus] entered, and passed through Jericho .
] Though the word "Jesus" is not in the original text it is rightl…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 19:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Those who sincerely desire a sight of Christ, like Zaccheus, will break through opposition and take pains to see him. Christ invited himself to Zac…