Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
who he was—what sort of person. Curiosity then was his only motive, though his determination not to be baulked was overruled for more than he sought.
ZACCHEUS THE PUBLICAN. (Luke 19:1-10)
chief among the publicans—farming a considerable district, with others under him.
rich—Ill-gotten riches some of it certainly was. (See on Luke 19:8.)
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Luke 19:3:
Luke 19:2-4
John 4:45
John 12:20-22
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