Luke 19:9-10
What is written? (ESV)
And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
What does it say?
Jesus says salvation has come to this house today and calls Zacchaeus a son of Abraham. Jesus, the Son of Man, came to seek and save the lost.
What is its immediate context?
As Jesus was passing through Jericho he encountered Zacchaeus, famously perched in a sycamore tree in order to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Being a rich tax collector, Zacchaeus wasn’t well-liked among his countrymen, but his demonstration of faith (acknowledging Jesus) and actions (giving to the poor) were recognized and praised by Jesus.
How Luke 19:9-10 is applied across Bible answers
Was helping the needy why Jesus came to earth?
Jesus came to seek and save the spiritually lost.
What was Jesus’ mission on earth?
Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
