| − | '''Zacchaeus''' was a wealthy [[tax]] collector who demonstrated his faith in [[Christ]] by climbing a tree to see over the crowds. Jesus then expressed a desire to visit his home, which astounded the crowd because tax collectors were despised and considered to be [[sin]]ners. | + | '''Zacchaeus''' was a wealthy [[tax]] collector who demonstrated his faith in [[Christ]] by climbing a tree to see over the crowds due to his small stature. Jesus noticed him in the tree, then expressed a desire to visit his home, which astounded the crowd because tax collectors were despised and considered to be [[sin]]ners. |
| − | Zacchaeus subsequently promised to give half of his [[wealth]] to the poor.<ref>[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 19:1-10</ref> | + | Zacchaeus subsequently promised to give half of his [[wealth]] to the poor and to repay anyone he cheated fourfold.<ref>[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 19:1-10</ref> |