Luke 19:6 web — He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.

World English Bible

"He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully."

— Luke 19:6, World English Bible

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Luke 19 — Context

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He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.

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He ran on ahead, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way.

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When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house."

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He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.

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When they saw it, they all murmured, saying, "He has gone in to lodge with a man who is a sinner."

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Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much."

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Jesus said to him, "Today, salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.

Luke 19:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:6 say?
Luke 19:6 in the World English Bible reads: “He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.”
Where is Luke 19:6 in the Bible?
Luke 19:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 6.
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 19:6.
What translation should I read Luke 19:6 in?
Luke 19:6 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 19:6?
Luke 19:6 reads (WEB): “He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.” 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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