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A Hasty, Humble, Joyful Welcome
Commentators highlight three aspects of Zacchaeus's response that model a changed heart. He acted with "haste," showing immediate obedience. He "came down," demonstrating humility. Finally, he received Jesus "joyfully," which scholars suggest indicates that his encounter with Christ fulfilled a deep, pre-existing spiritual yearning.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 19:6
He made haste and came down (σπευσας κατεβη). Luke repeats the very words of Jesus with the same idiom.
Received hi…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:6
19th Century
Bishop
Received him joyfully.—The joy is significant as implying previous yearning, a desire for communion with the new Teacher,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:4–7
19th Century
Preacher
And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:6
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 19:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he made haste
Such power went along with the words of Christ, that they immediately reached his heart, awakened his consci…
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…