Luke 19:1
Luke 19:1 in Multiple Translations
Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.
And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
And he entered and was passing through Jericho.
And he went into Jericho, and when he was going through it,
Jesus entered Jericho and walked through the town.
Now when Iesus entred and passed through Iericho,
And having entered, he was passing through Jericho,
He entered and was passing through Jericho.
And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
And entering in, he walked through Jericho.
Jesus and his disciples entered Jericho and were going through the city.
Jesus went to a town called Jericho. He went into that town and started to go through it.
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Greek Word Reference — Luke 19:1
Study Notes — Luke 19:1
- Context
- Cross References
- Luke 19:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 19:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 19:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 19:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 19:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 19:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 19:1
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 19:1
- Barnes' Notes on Luke 19:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 19:1
- Sermons on Luke 19:1
Context — Jesus and Zacchaeus
1Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.
2And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 6:1–27 | Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city. ” So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.” And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.” After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns before the LORD advanced and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. While the horns continued to sound, the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard followed the ark. But Joshua had commanded the people: “Do not give a battle cry or let your voice be heard; do not let one word come out of your mouth until the day I tell you to shout. Then you are to shout!” So he had the ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. And the people returned to the camp and spent the night there. Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD. And the seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns kept marching ahead of the ark of the LORD and blowing the horns. The armed troops went in front of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the horns kept sounding. So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days. Then on the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. After the seventh time around, the priests blew the horns, and Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the LORD has given you the city! Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent. But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. For all the silver and gold and all the articles of bronze and iron are holy to the LORD; they must go into His treasury.” So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. At the edge of the sword they devoted to destruction everything in the city—man and woman, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys. Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. Then the Israelites burned up the city and everything in it. However, they put the silver and gold and articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD’s house. And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day. At that time Joshua invoked this solemn oath: “Cursed before the LORD is the man who rises up and rebuilds this city, Jericho; at the cost of his firstborn he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates.” So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land. |
| 2 | Luke 18:35 | As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 2:18–22 | When they returned to Elisha, who was staying in Jericho, he said to them, “Didn’t I tell you not to go?” Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Please note, our lord, that the city’s location is good, as you can see. But the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” “Bring me a new bowl,” he replied, “and put some salt in it.” So they brought it to him, and Elisha went out to the spring, cast the salt into it, and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘I have healed this water. No longer will it cause death or unfruitfulness. ’” And the waters there have been healthy to this day, according to the word spoken by Elisha. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 16:34 | In Ahab’s days, Hiel the Bethelite rebuilt Jericho. At the cost of Abiram his firstborn he laid its foundation, and at the cost of Segub his youngest he set up its gates, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Joshua son of Nun. |
| 5 | Joshua 2:1 | Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. |
Luke 19:1 Summary
Jesus entered the city of Jericho and was passing through, which means He was traveling and likely preaching the gospel to the people there. This verse shows that Jesus was on a mission to spread God's love and message to everyone, regardless of their background or location (Luke 18:31, Luke 10:1-12). As Jesus traveled, He was intentional about sharing the gospel and ministering to people, and we can learn from His example by being mindful of the people around us and looking for opportunities to share God's love. By following Jesus' example, we can demonstrate God's care and love to those around us, just as He did in Jericho.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jesus enter Jericho and what was the purpose of His visit?
Jesus entered Jericho as part of His journey to Jerusalem, where He would ultimately face crucifixion, as prophesied in the Bible (Luke 18:31, Luke 19:28). His visit to Jericho was likely to preach the gospel and prepare the people for His upcoming death and resurrection.
What can we learn from Jesus' actions in this verse?
We can learn that Jesus was intentional about His travels and interactions, often using them as opportunities to spread the gospel and minister to people, as seen in other instances such as in Luke 10:1-12 and Matthew 9:35-38.
How does this verse relate to the larger narrative of Jesus' life and ministry?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, which is a pivotal part of the gospel story, as seen in Luke 9:51 and Luke 19:28, and ultimately points to the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation in Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 53:1-12 and Psalm 22:1-31.
What can we infer about Jericho and its significance in the biblical narrative?
Jericho was an important city in the biblical narrative, as seen in Joshua 6:1-27, and its significance is highlighted by Jesus' visit, which demonstrates God's concern for all people, regardless of their location or background, as seen in Acts 10:34-35 and Romans 2:11.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from Jesus' example of being intentional about my daily interactions and travels?
- How can I apply the principle of being a 'light in the darkness' to my own life, as Jesus was in Jericho?
- What are some ways I can be more mindful of the people around me and look for opportunities to share the gospel, just as Jesus did in Jericho?
- How does Jesus' visit to Jericho encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and plan for my life?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate God's love and care to those around me, just as Jesus did in Jericho?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 19:1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 19:1
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 19:1
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 19:1
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 19:1
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 19:1
Cambridge Bible on Luke 19:1
Barnes' Notes on Luke 19:1
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 19:1
Sermons on Luke 19:1
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Cost of Worship - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing how he was sitting on the front seat in the synagogue. He then repeatedly emphasizes the importance of reading the gospel of Luke. |
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Dealing With the Pressure of Time by Charles Stanley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of making a choice regarding one's eternal existence. He warns against delaying the decision to accept Jesus Christ as person |
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The Cry of the Blind Man by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of a blind man in Luke chapter 18. The blind man, who is considered a nuisance in his generation, becomes curious when he sees a l |
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(A Divine Visitation) Unreckoned by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the topic of divine visitations. He starts by expressing his concern for the state of cities and churches, suggesting that if Jesus were to a |
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Christ Came to Seek and Save by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being converted and experiencing a true change in one's life. He tells the story of a man who was a seeker, persistent in |
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Deliverance From Distress by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a song of praise and gratitude in our hearts as believers. He describes the Christian experience as being brought ou |
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Intimacy With God by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of living a sanctified life according to God's commandments. He highlights nine areas of sanctity that believers should strive |







