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.