Luke 19:19
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And to this one he said, ‘You shall have authority over five cities.’
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ZACCHEUS THE PUBLICAN. (Luk 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 Luk 19:8.)
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. The conversion of Zaccheus the publican at Jericho (Luk 19:1-10). II. The parable of the pounds which the king entrusted with his servants, and of his rebellious citizens (v. 11-27). III. Christ's riding in triumph (such triumph as it was) into Jerusalem; and his lamentation in prospect of the ruin of that city (v. 28-44). IV. His teaching in the temple, and casting the buyers and sellers out of it (Luk 19:45-48).
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He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.