Luke 19:9 asv — And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

American Standard Version

"And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. "

— Luke 19:9, American Standard Version

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Luke 19 — Context

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And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

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And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, He is gone in to lodge with a man that is a sinner.

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And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold.

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And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

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For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.

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And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear.

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He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

Luke 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:9 say?
Luke 19:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. ”
Where is Luke 19:9 in the Bible?
Luke 19:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 9.
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 19:9.
What translation should I read Luke 19:9 in?
Luke 19:9 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 19:9?
Luke 19:9 reads (ASV): “And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham. ” 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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