Search keywords in the Bible:
[Advanced]Find a specific verse:
Luke 19:2
Viewing the 1769 King James Version. Click to switch to 1611 King James Version of Luke 19:2
And, behold, [there was] a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
- 1769 Oxford King James Bible 'Authorized Version
Other Translations of Luke 19:2
And behold, there was a man named Zacheus, which was the cheefe among the Publicanes, and he was rich.
- King James Version (1611)
And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,
- Basic English Bible
A man, named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax-farmer, and a man of wealth,
- Darby Bible
And behold, there was a man named Zacheus, who was the chief of the publicans, and he was rich.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Lu 19:2 Zacchaeus . . . the chief among the publicans. The importance of Jericho and its situation would make it an important center for the collection of the Roman tribute. At the head of the publicans engaged in this business was Zacchaeus. He seems to have had supervision of the district. He was rich. A very suspicious fact in a member of a class noted for their extortion.
- People's Bible
And behold, there was a man named Zaccheus, who was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
- Webster's Bible
There was a man there called Zacchaeus, who was the local surveyor of taxes, and was wealthy.
- Weymouth Bible
There was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.
- World English Bible
And lo! a man, Sache bi name, and this was a prince of pupplicans, and he was riche.
- Wycliffe Bible
and lo, a man, by name called Zaccheus, and he was a chief tax-gatherer, and he was rich,
- Youngs Literal Bible
< Read the whole chapter of Luke 19
< Read the entire book of Luke
View Wesley's Notes for Luke 19:2
19:2 The chief of the publicans - What we would term, commissioner of the customs. A very honourable as well as profitable place.
What Do You Think of Luke 19:2?
Share your own thoughts or commentary here...