1 When Jesus had entered, and was passing through Jericho,2 behold, a man named Zaccheus, a rich man, and chief of the publicans,3 endeavored to see what sort of person he was, but could not for the press, being of a low stature.4 Therefore, running before, he climbed up into a sycamore, to see him; having observed that he was going that way.5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and seeing him, said, Zaccheus, make haste and come down, for today I must abide at your house.6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.7 When the multitude perceived this, they said, murmuring, He is gone to be entertained by a sinner.8 But Zaccheus, presenting himself before Jesus, said, Master, half of my goods I will give to the poor; and if in anything I have wronged any man, I will restore fourfold.9 And Jesus said, concerning him, Today is salvation come to this house; inasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.10 For the Son of Man is come to seek and recover that which was lost.