Luke 19:8

World English Bible (2000)

Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much."

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  • 2 Sam 12:6 : 6 He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"
  • Luke 12:33 : 33 Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.
  • Luke 16:9 : 9 I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.
  • Luke 18:22-23 : 22 When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me." 23 But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.
  • Exod 22:1-4 : 1 "If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it, or sells it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2 If the thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt of bloodshed for him. 3 If the sun has risen on him, guilt of bloodshed shall be for him; he shall make restitution. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. 4 If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.
  • Lev 6:1-6 : 1 Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 2 "If anyone sins, and commits a trespass against Yahweh, and deals falsely with his neighbor in a matter of deposit, or of bargain, or of robbery, or has oppressed his neighbor, 3 or has found that which was lost, and dealt falsely therein, and swearing to a lie; in any of all these things that a man does, sinning therein; 4 then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found, 5 or any thing about which he has sworn falsely; he shall restore it even in full, and shall add a fifth part more to it. To him to whom it belongs he shall give it, in the day of his being found guilty. 6 He shall bring his trespass offering to Yahweh, a ram without blemish from the flock, according to your estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest.
  • Num 5:7 : 7 then he shall confess his sin which he has done, and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.
  • Prov 6:31 : 31 but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.
  • 1 Tim 6:17-18 : 17 Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; 18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
  • Jas 1:10-11 : 10 and the rich, in that he is made humble, because like the flower in the grass, he will pass away. 11 For the sun arises with the scorching wind, and withers the grass, and the flower in it falls, and the beauty of its appearance perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in his pursuits.
  • Acts 4:34-35 : 34 For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 and laid them at the apostles' feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
  • 2 Cor 8:7-8 : 7 But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace. 8 I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
  • Ps 41:1 : 1 Blessed is he who considers the poor. Yahweh will deliver him in the day of evil.
  • Acts 2:44-46 : 44 All who believed were together, and had all things in common. 45 They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need. 46 Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
  • Luke 3:8-9 : 8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and don't begin to say among yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father;' for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones! 9 Even now the axe also lies at the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doesn't bring forth good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire." 10 The multitudes asked him, "What then must we do?" 11 He answered them, "He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise." 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?" 13 He said to them, "Collect no more than that which is appointed to you." 14 Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."
  • Luke 7:13 : 13 When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, "Don't cry."
  • Luke 11:41 : 41 But give for gifts to the needy those things which are within, and behold, all things will be clean to you.
  • 1 Sam 12:3 : 3 Here I am. Witness against me before Yahweh, and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Of whose hand have I taken a ransom to blind my eyes therewith? I will restore it to you."
  • Exod 20:16 : 16 "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

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  • Luke 19:2-7
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    2 There was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.

    3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.

    4 He ran on ahead, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way.

    5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house."

    6 He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.

    7 When they saw it, they all murmured, saying, "He has gone in to lodge with a man who is a sinner."

  • Luke 19:9-10
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    9 Jesus said to him, "Today, salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.

    10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost."

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    12 I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.'

    13 But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'

    14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  • Lev 6:4-5
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    4 then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,

    5 or any thing about which he has sworn falsely; he shall restore it even in full, and shall add a fifth part more to it. To him to whom it belongs he shall give it, in the day of his being found guilty.

  • 31 but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.

  • Luke 21:1-2
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    1 He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury.

    2 He saw a certain poor widow casting in two small brass coins.

  • 35 On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the host, and said to him, 'Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.'

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    29 But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?"

    30 Jesus answered, "A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

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    21 He said, "I have observed all these things from my youth up."

    22 When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."

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    20 He said to him, "Teacher, I have observed all these things from my youth."

    21 Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross."

  • 41 "A certain lender had two debtors. The one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

  • 8 Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In tithes and offerings.

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    40 Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,

    41 "What do you want me to do?" He said, "Lord, that I may see again."

  • 7 and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;

  • 4 I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.'

  • 11 Please restore to them, even this day, their fields, their vineyards, their olive groves, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, that you are charging them."

  • 21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

  • 12 But if it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to its owner.

  • 7 then he shall confess his sin which he has done, and he shall make restitution for his guilt in full, and add to it the fifth part of it, and give it to him in respect of whom he has been guilty.

  • 11 He answered them, "He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise."

  • 4 If the stolen property is found in his hand alive, whether it is ox, donkey, or sheep, he shall pay double.

  • 1 "If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it, or sells it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.

  • 10 His children shall seek the favor of the poor. His hands shall give back his wealth.

  • 7 "If a man delivers to his neighbor money or stuff to keep, and it is stolen out of the man's house; if the thief is found, he shall pay double.

  • 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

  • 24 He said to those who stood by, 'Take the mina away from him, and give it to him who has the ten minas.'

  • 10 "Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.

  • 41 Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much.

  • 26 The servant therefore fell down and kneeled before him, saying, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will repay you all!'

  • 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

  • 28 He left everything, and rose up and followed him.

  • 4 They said, "You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man's hand."

  • 6 Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.

  • 38 "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."

  • 18 But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, put that to my account.

  • 15 The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less, than the half shekel, when they give the offering of Yahweh, to make atonement for your souls.