"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature. And he ran on before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house." Luke 19:2-5 ASV
<p>Illustration of Zacchaeus climbing a sycamore tree. He has one foot in the tree and one foot on a stump. Jesus is reaching out to Zacchaeus. A large group of people are standing in the background.

Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought…

"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature. And he ran on before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way." Luke 19:2-4 ASV
<p>Illustration of the tax collector named Zacchaeus in a tree waiting for Jesus to pass by (right). Jesus is looking up at him. Three men stand behind Jesus and ponder his actions. Three people kneel at Jesus' feet. A large crowd has gathered in the background.

Zacchaeus, the Chief Tax Collector, Climbs a Tree to See Jesus

"And behold, a man called by name Zacchaeus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich. And he sought…