Luke 19:1
New International Version
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.

New Living Translation
Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town.

English Standard Version
He entered Jericho and was passing through.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.

Berean Literal Bible
And having entered, He was passing through Jericho.

King James Bible
And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

New King James Version
Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

New American Standard Bible
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.

NASB 1995
He entered Jericho and was passing through.

NASB 1977
And He entered and was passing through Jericho.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He entered Jericho and was passing through.

Amplified Bible
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.

Christian Standard Bible
He entered Jericho and was passing through.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He entered Jericho and was passing through.

American Standard Version
And he entered and was passing through Jericho.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus was going through Jericho,

English Revised Version
And he entered and was passing through Jericho.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus was passing through Jericho.

Good News Translation
Jesus went on into Jericho and was passing through.

International Standard Version
As Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it,

Majority Standard Bible
Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.

NET Bible
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it.

New Heart English Bible
He entered and was passing through Jericho.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

Weymouth New Testament
So He entered Jericho and was passing through the town.

World English Bible
He entered and was passing through Jericho.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having entered, He was passing through Jericho,

Berean Literal Bible
And having entered, He was passing through Jericho.

Young's Literal Translation
And having entered, he was passing through Jericho,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having come in, he passed through Jericho.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
AND entering in, he walked through Jericho.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And having entered, he walked through Jericho.

New American Bible
He came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town.

New Revised Standard Version
He entered Jericho and was passing through it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND when Jesus entered and passed through Jericho,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when Yeshua entered and passed through Jericho,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he entered, and passed through Jericho.

Godbey New Testament
And having come in He passed through Jericho.

Haweis New Testament
AND entering into Jericho, he passed through.

Mace New Testament
As Jesus was pursuing his journey from Jericho,

Weymouth New Testament
So He entered Jericho and was passing through the town.

Worrell New Testament
And, having entered, He was passing through Jericho;

Worsley New Testament
And Jesus having entred Jericho passed through the city,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus and Zacchaeus
1Then Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy.…

Cross References
Matthew 9:9
As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.

Mark 2:14
As He was walking along, He saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Levi got up and followed Him.

John 1:43
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”

Matthew 20:29-34
As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. / And there were two blind men sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” / The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” ...

Mark 10:46-52
Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road. / When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ...

John 12:1
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

Matthew 21:1
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,

Mark 11:1
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples

John 11:55
Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover.

Matthew 13:54
Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.

Mark 6:1
Jesus went on from there and came to His hometown, accompanied by His disciples.

John 4:5
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Genesis 18:1-2
Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.

Genesis 19:1
Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown,

Joshua 2:1
Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

Jericho.

Joshua 2:1
And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.

Joshua 6:1
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.

Joshua 6:26
And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.

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Then Jesus entered Jericho
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, located in the Jordan Valley. It holds significant biblical history, being the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua (Joshua 6). The city's strategic location made it a vital trade and travel route, often bustling with activity. Jesus entering Jericho signifies His intentional engagement with people from various walks of life. Jericho's history of transformation and conquest parallels the transformative power of Jesus' ministry. The city's past destruction and rebuilding (1 Kings 16:34) can symbolize the new life Jesus offers.

and was passing through.
This phrase indicates Jesus' movement and mission-focused journey. His passing through Jericho suggests a divine appointment rather than a mere travel route. Jesus often used His travels to teach, heal, and reach those in need, demonstrating His purpose to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). The act of passing through also highlights the transient nature of His earthly ministry, emphasizing the urgency of His message. This journey through Jericho sets the stage for the encounter with Zacchaeus, illustrating Jesus' willingness to reach out to those marginalized by society.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who is on His way to Jerusalem. His journey through Jericho is significant as it leads to the encounter with Zacchaeus.

2. Jericho
An ancient city with a rich biblical history, known as the "City of Palms." It was a prosperous trade center during Jesus' time, making it a strategic location for His ministry.

3. Passing Through
This phrase indicates Jesus' movement and mission. He is not staying in Jericho but is on His way to fulfill His purpose in Jerusalem.
Teaching Points
Jesus' Intentional Journey
Jesus' passage through Jericho was not accidental. It reminds us that God has a purpose and plan for every step of our lives.

Significance of Jericho
Understanding the historical and spiritual significance of places in the Bible can deepen our appreciation of God's work throughout history.

Openness to Divine Encounters
Just as Jesus was passing through Jericho, He passes through our lives. We must be open to His presence and ready for transformation.

Mission and Movement
Jesus was always on the move, fulfilling His mission. As His followers, we are called to be active in our faith, seeking opportunities to serve and witness.XIX.

(1) And passed through Jericho.--Better, and was passing through. The narrative that follows is peculiar to this Gospel.

Verses 1-10. - Jesus lodges in the house of Zacchaeus, "the chief among the publicans" at Jericho. This episode, which took place at Jericho just before the Lord's entry into Jerusalem the last time, is peculiar to this Gospel. That the source was Hebrew (Aramaic) is clear from the wording of the narration. Some brief Hebrew (Aramaic) memoir was given to St. Luke, whence he derived his information of this most interesting and instructive incident of the last journey of the Master. Verses 1, 2. - And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. Jericho, under the Herods, had become again an important centre of trade. It lay on the road from Person to Judaea and Egypt, and had, of course, an important custom-house. The Balm which came especially from the Gilead district was sent through there into all parts of the world. Zacchaeus was at the head of this customs department at Jericho. The exact position of such an official in those days is not known. He probably farmed the customs revenue under some great Roman capitalist of the equestrian order. In such an appointment it was easy to commit even involuntary injustices. The temptations to such an official to enrich himself at the expense of others, besides, were sadly numerous. Named Zacchaeus. Zakkai signifies "pure" (see Ezra 2:9; Nehemiah 7:14). It is curious that we find in the Talmud a man named Zakkai, the father of the famous rabbi Jochauan, living at Jericho.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Jesus entered
εἰσελθὼν (eiselthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

Jericho
Ἰεριχώ (Ierichō)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2410: Jericho, a city a little north of the Dead Sea. Of Hebrew origin; Jericho, a place in Palestine.

[and] was passing through.
διήρχετο (diērcheto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1330: To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.


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