Luke 19:5
The Scripture
(5) And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
A young man leaves his home and spends his money on reckless living, then returns to his father who welcomes him with open arms. His older brother, who has never left home, becomes angry and refuses to share the father's joy. The story teaches that God’s love is greater than human pride and that forgiveness is freely given.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 139:1Psalms 139:2Psalms 139:3Ezekiel 16:6John 1:48John 4:7John 4:8John 4:9John 4:10Ecclesiastes 9:10II Corinthians 6:1Luke 19:10
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