Luke 19:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 19:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 19:2 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 19:2 — KJV
“And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.”
— Luke 19:2 (KJV)
Luke 19:2 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 19:2
“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:2: named, chief, among
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Jacob: that is, A supplanter”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:2: behold, named
“And the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:2: behold, chief
“When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head: white: or, full of holes”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:2: behold, chief
“And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. lifted...: or, reckoned”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:2: chief, among
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