Luke 19:2

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Now a man named Zacchaeus was there; he was a chief tax collector and was rich.

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  • Luke 18:24-27 : 24 When Jesus noticed this, he said,“How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! 25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 Those who heard this said,“Then who can be saved?” 27 He replied,“What is impossible for mere humans is possible for God.”
  • 2 Chr 17:5-6 : 5 The LORD made his kingdom secure; all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he became very wealthy and greatly respected. 6 He was committed to following the LORD; he even removed the high places and Asherah poles from Judah.

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