Luke 19:2 bbe — A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,

Bible in Basic English

"A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,"

— Luke 19:2, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 19 — Context

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And he went into Jericho, and when he was going through it,

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A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,

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Made an attempt to get a view of Jesus, and was not able to do so, because of the people, for he was a small man.

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And he went quickly in front of them and got up into a tree to see him, for he was going that way.

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And when Jesus came to the place, looking up, he said to him, Zacchaeus, be quick and come down, for I am coming to your house today.

Luke 19:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:2 say?
Luke 19:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,”
Where is Luke 19:2 in the Bible?
Luke 19:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 19:2.
What translation should I read Luke 19:2 in?
Luke 19:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 19:2?
Luke 19:2 reads (BBE): “A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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