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God Can Use Your Curiosity
Commentators note that Zacchaeus's initial motive was likely simple curiosity to see the famous man, Jesus. However, God used this natural human impulse to bring about a life-changing encounter. This shows that any initial interest in Jesus, no matter how simple, can be a starting point for God's work in your life. The key is to act on that curiosity, just as Zacchaeus did.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 19:3
18th Century
Theologian
Who he was. Rather, what sort of person he was, or how he appeared. He had that curiosity which is natural to people to see one o…
AT Robertson
On Luke 19:3
He sought (εζητε). Imperfect active. He was seeking, conative idea.
Jesus who he was (Ιησουν τις εστιν). P…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:3
19th Century
Bishop
He sought.—Better, was seeking. The verb vividly expresses the oft-repeated attempts of the man, little of stature, to ge…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:1–5
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:3
The implication of Jesus’ question is clear: Jesus refuses to give more light to those who refuse to accept the light they have (v.8) and make a de…
John Gill
On Luke 19:3
17th Century
Pastor
And he sought to see Jesus who he was
What sort of a person he was for complexion, stature, and age: having heard mu…
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…