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Luke 19:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Jesus got to that spot, he looked up and saw him there. He called out, 'Zacchaeus, hurry up and come down! I'm staying at your place today.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus didn't wait for an invitation — he invited himself over because he wanted to be with Zacchaeus.

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