Zacchaeus Ζακχαῖος

Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, hosted Jesus in his home and experienced a transformative encounter.

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Also called Zaccheus.

Where Zacchaeus appears

Luke (3)

Key verses

• Luke 19:2 first mention — And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
• Luke 19:5 — And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
• Luke 19:8 — And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.