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| − | '''Zacchaeus''' was a wealthy [[tax]] collector who demonstrated his faith in [[Christ]] by climbing a tree to see over the crowds. Jesus then expressed a desire to visit his home, which astounded the crowd because tax collectors were despised and considered to be [[sin]]ners. | + | '''Zacchaeus''' was a wealthy [[tax]] collector who demonstrated his faith in [[Christ]] by climbing a tree to see over the crowds due to his small stature. Jesus noticed him in the tree, then expressed a desire to visit his home, which astounded the crowd because tax collectors were despised and considered to be [[sin]]ners. |
| − | Zacchaeus subsequently promised to give half of his [[wealth]] to the poor.<ref>[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 19:1-10</ref> | + | Zacchaeus subsequently promised to give half of his [[wealth]] to the poor and to repay anyone he cheated fourfold.<ref>[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 19:1-10</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 20:22, November 9, 2019
Zacchaeus was a wealthy tax collector who demonstrated his faith in Christ by climbing a tree to see over the crowds due to his small stature. Jesus noticed him in the tree, then expressed a desire to visit his home, which astounded the crowd because tax collectors were despised and considered to be sinners.
Zacchaeus subsequently promised to give half of his wealth to the poor and to repay anyone he cheated fourfold.[1]