Key Verse Spotlight
Luke 19:7 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“And when they saw {it}, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.”
Luke 19:7
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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.
And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
And when they saw {it}, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore {him} fourfold.
And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
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