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Jesus Takes the Initiative
Commentators emphasize that Jesus actively sought out Zacchaeus. He knew his name without being told and declared He "must" stay at his house, indicating a divine purpose. Scholars like John Calvin and John Gill see this as a picture of salvation: Jesus sees and calls us before we can fully see Him, demonstrating God's initiative in our redemption.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 19:5
18th Century
Theologian
Abide at your house. Remain there, or stay with him. This was an honour which Zacchaeus did not expect. The utmost, it seems, which he aim…
AT Robertson
On Luke 19:5
Make haste and come down (σπευσας καταβηθ). Simultaneous aorist active participle (σπευσας) with the second aorist active imperati…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:5
19th Century
Bishop
To day I must abide at thy house.—The words gain a fresh significance, if we remember that Jericho was at this time one o…
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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 19:5
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 Calvin
On Luke 19:5
16th Century
Theologian
Zaccheus, make haste, and come down. It is a remarkable instance of favor that the Lord anticipates Zaccheus and does not wait fo…
John Gill
On Luke 19:5
17th Century
Pastor
And when Jesus came to the place
Where the tree stood, in which Zacchaeus was. Christ knows where his people are, an…
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…