Luke 19:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And when they saw it, they were all angry, saying, He has gone into the house of a sinner.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when all saw it, they murmured, saying, that he was gone to be a guest with a man that was a sinner.

Free Bible Version

When the people saw this they all complained, “He's gone to stay with such a sinner!”

Geneva Bible 1599

And when all they sawe it, they murmured, saying, that hee was gone in to lodge with a sinfull man.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

The people who saw Jesus go there grumbled saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

When everyone saw this, they all complained, saying, “He has gone in to visit a man who is a sinner.”

Noah Webster Bible

And when they saw it , they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and having seen [it], they were all murmuring, saying — 'With a sinful man he went in to lodge!'

Context

Jesus and Zacchaeus

⁶So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.⁷And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”

Summary

In Luke 19:7, the crowd grumbles as Jesus chooses to stay at the house of Zacchaeus, a tax collector known for his dishonest practices. This verse highlights the societal disdain towards tax collectors, who were often seen as sinners and outcasts. Jesus' decision to show grace and acceptance towards Zacchaeus challenges societal norms and demonstrates His mission to seek and save the lost. It serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus' unconditional love and His desire to transform lives, regardless of one's past or reputation.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

To be guest with a man that is a sinner - Meaning either that he was a heathen, or, though by birth a Jew, yet as bad as a heathen, because of his unholy and oppressive office. See the note on Luk 7:37.

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Zacchaeus stood,.... Before Christ, in respect to him, and reverence of him; and in the presence of others, to make a public confession before them, and that they might all hear it, when come to his own house: and said unto the Lord; that is, to "Jesus", as the Syriac and Persic versions, and some copies read; he addressed himself to Christ, and made his confession to him, as the Israelite, when he brought the basket of the firstfruits to the priest, confessed before the Lord his God, Deu 26:4. And the rather Zacchaeus directed his speech to Christ, being, as he was now convinced, the discerner of the thoughts, and intents of the heart; who knew the genuineness of his repentance, that it was hearty and real; and the sincerity of his expressions and resolutions, and upon what principles he acted, and proposed to do as follows: behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give unto the poor; not to make satisfaction for the sins he had committed, but to testify his sense of them, and his repentance for them, and as willing to do good with what he had gotten; which shows, that the disposition of his mind was altered, and of a covetous oppressor, he was become tender, kind, and liberal. According to an order made by the Jews in Usha, a man might not give away more than a fifth part of his estate, unless in some extraordinary cases (u); and we read of one, that gave a "third" part of his goods to the poor (w); and of another, that gave, as here, half of his mammon, or wealth (x); and another, half of his food to the poor (y); and of another, that gave away all his goods to them (z); see Co1 13:3; to give a tenth part, was reckoned a medium (a): and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation; or by extorting any thing from him on any pretence, by making an unjust demand upon him; or in any oppressive way, by defrauding and tricking, and by doing him any injury, in any form or manner: I restore him fourfold: the same that was done in case of sheep stealing, Exo 22:1 but in such a case as this, the law only required the principal, with the fifth part added to it; see Lev 6:5 but Zacchaeus proposes as much as in the case of theft, and which was rarely used. The Jews (b) say, "that the manner of paying double, was more used than the manner of paying fourfold, or fivefold; for the manner of paying double was used, both in things animate and inanimate; but the manner of paying fourfold and fivefold, was used but with respect to an ox, and a sheep only.'' This was done by Zacchaeus, to show the truth and reality of his repentance; for with that nation, "the repentance of shepherds, and of collectors, and of "publicans", is said (c) to be very difficult:'' the reason given by the gloss is, because they rob many, and do not know who to return to. (u) T. Bab. Cetubot, fol. 50. 1. & Maimon. in Misn. Peah, c. 1, sect 1. (w) T. Bab. Menachot, fol. 44. 1. (x) T. Bab. Cetubot, fol. 67. 2. (y) Juchasin, fol. 105. 2. (z) T. Hieros. Peah, fol. 15. 2. (a) Maimon. Hilch. Mattanot Anayim, c. 7. sect. 5. (b) Misna Bava Kama, c. 7. sect. 1. (c) T. Bab. Bava Kama, fol. 94. 2.

Luke 19:7

Jesus and Zacchaeus

⁶So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.⁷And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And when they saw it, they were all angry, saying, He has gone into the house of a sinner.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when all saw it, they murmured, saying, that he was gone to be a guest with a man that was a sinner.

Free Bible Version

When the people saw this they all complained, “He's gone to stay with such a sinner!”

Geneva Bible 1599

And when all they sawe it, they murmured, saying, that hee was gone in to lodge with a sinfull man.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

The people who saw Jesus go there grumbled saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

When everyone saw this, they all complained, saying, “He has gone in to visit a man who is a sinner.”

Noah Webster Bible

And when they saw it , they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and having seen [it], they were all murmuring, saying — 'With a sinful man he went in to lodge!'

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Luke 19:7

Verse

Context

Jesus and Zacchaeus

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Luke 19:7

Jesus and Zacchaeus

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes