New Testament · Major figure
Zacchaeus
A wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who sought to see Jesus and experienced a life-changing encounter.
Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho. His encounter with Christ led to immediate repentance and a public commitment to restitution. His story serves as a powerful demonstration of Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost, regardless of their social standing or past reputation.
In the text
Where Zacchaeus appears
3 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
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