📖 Luke — Chapter 19 (KJV)
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Luke 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through RJericho.
Luke 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, Rand he was rich.
Luke 19:3 And Rhe sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
Luke 19:4 And he ran before, and Rclimbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Luke 19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, Rhe looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
Luke 19:6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him Rjoyfully.
Luke 19:7 And when they saw it, Rthey all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Luke 19:8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: RBehold, 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.
Luke 19:9 And Jesus said unto him, RThis day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
Luke 19:10 RFor the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Luke 19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because Rthey thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
Luke 19:12 He said therefore, RA certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
Luke 19:13 And he called Rhis ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
Luke 19:14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Luke 19:15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, Rhaving received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
Luke 19:16 Then came the first, saying, RLord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
Luke 19:17 And he said unto him, RWell, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Luke 19:18 And the second came, saying, Lord, Rthy pound hath gained five pounds.
Luke 19:19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
Luke 19:20 And another came, saying, RLord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
Luke 19:21 For RI feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
Luke 19:22 And he saith unto him, ROut of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
Luke 19:23 RWherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
Luke 19:24 And he said unto them that stood by, RTake from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
Luke 19:25 (And they said unto him, RLord, he hath ten pounds.)
Luke 19:26 For I say unto you, RThat unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.
Luke 19:27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
Luke 19:28 And when he had thus spoken, Rhe went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.
Luke 19:29 And it came to pass, Rwhen he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Luke 19:30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.
Luke 19:31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because Rthe Lord hath need of him.
Luke 19:32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.
Luke 19:33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
Luke 19:34 RAnd they said, The Lord hath need of him.
Luke 19:35 And they brought him to Jesus: and Rthey cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
Luke 19:36 RAnd as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.
Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, Rthe whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
Luke 19:38 Saying, RBlessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, Rrebuke thy disciples.
Luke 19:40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
Luke 19:41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, Rand wept over it,
Luke 19:42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least Rin this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Luke 19:43 For Rthe days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,
Luke 19:44 And shall Rlay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.
Luke 19:45 And he Rwent into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;
Luke 19:46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Luke 19:47 And he Rtaught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
Luke 19:48 And Rcould not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 19:1–10 — Zacchaeus receives Jesus and responds with restitution
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Zacchaeus climbs to see Jesus and is called down to welcome him. Amid public criticism he declares generosity and restitution; Jesus announces salvation and his mission to seek and save the lost.
Key Truth: Let a response to Jesus become truthful and generous conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ entered and passed through Jericho.” (Luke 19:1)
Find it in Luke 19:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.” (Luke 19:6)
Find it in Luke 19:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For the ____ of man is come to seek and to save that …” (Luke 19:10)
Find it in Luke 19:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 19:11–27 — The pounds teach entrusted work during the nobleman’s absence
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A nobleman leaves goods with servants before a journey to receive a kingdom. On return he assesses their use, confronts the servant who hid the pound, and addresses those who rejected his rule.
Key Truth: Use entrusted opportunities faithfully rather than excusing inaction.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And as they ____ these things, he added and spake a parable, because he …” (Luke 19:11)
Find it in Luke 19:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “(And they ____ unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)” (Luke 19:25)
Find it in Luke 19:25 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But ____ mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over …” (Luke 19:27)
Find it in Luke 19:27 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 19:28–48 — Jesus enters, weeps over Jerusalem, and teaches in the temple
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus sends for a colt and receives praise as he approaches the city. He laments Jerusalem’s missed recognition, foretells its distress, confronts temple trade, and teaches while leaders seek his destruction.
Key Truth: Recognize God’s visitation through worship that includes faithful response.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when he had ____ spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.” (Luke 19:28)
Find it in Luke 19:28 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: ____ in heaven, and glory in the highest.” (Luke 19:38)
Find it in Luke 19:38 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ not find what they might do: for all the people …” (Luke 19:48)
Find it in Luke 19:48 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Zechariah 9:9 — The promised lowly King offers a connection with Jesus’ approach on a colt.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What wrong should you put right, or what entrusted opportunity should you use?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Luke 19:1–10 (Zacchaeus receives Jesus and responds with restitution) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Luke 19:11–27 (The pounds teach entrusted work during the nobleman’s absence) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Luke 19:28–48 (Jesus enters, weeps over Jerusalem, and teaches in the temple) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does Jesus explain his encounter with Zacchaeus?
5. What principle does the accounting of the pounds express?
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