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Zacchaeus

A chief tax collector in Jericho who climbed a sycamore to see Jesus; after Jesus stayed at his house he promised to give half his goods to the poor and repay fourfold.

  • Knew Jesus personally

Awaiting theological review

What we know — and how

Scripture tells us

  • Jesus said: today salvation has come to this house, for the Son of man came to seek and save the lost.(Luke 19:1–10)

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