Luke 19

“And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.” Naming Jericho and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.” Naming Zacch keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.” The line’s distinctive content terms include climbed, sycomore, tree. Its relationship to verses 3 and 5 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.” The line’s distinctive content terms include haste, joyfully, received. Its relationship to verses 5 and 7 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.” The line’s distinctive content terms include gone, guest, murmured. Its relationship to verses 6 and 8 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken…” Naming Zacch keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.” Naming Abraham and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they…” Naming Jerusalem keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.” The line’s distinctive content terms include certain, country, kingdom. Its relationship to verses 11 and 13 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.” The number ten makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.” The line’s distinctive content terms include citizens, hated, message. Its relationship to verses 13 and 15 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be…” This familiar narrative signal moves the clock forward. What follows is a new scene, consequence, or answer to an earlier tension.

“Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.” The number ten makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority…” The number ten makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.” The number five makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.” The number five makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:” The verse names Lord rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an…” Naming Out and Thou keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.” The number ten makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)” The number ten makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.” The line’s distinctive content terms include enemies, reign, slay. Its relationship to verses 26 and 28 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.” Naming Jerusalem keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent…” This familiar narrative signal moves the clock forward. What follows is a new scene, consequence, or answer to an earlier tension.

“Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.” Its relationship to verses 31 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And they said, The Lord hath need of him.” The verse names Lord rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.” The line’s distinctive content terms include clothes, spread. Its relationship to verses 35 and 37 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began…” Naming Olives keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.” Naming Blessed and King keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.” Naming Master and Pharisees keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately…” The line’s distinctive content terms include hold, immediately, peace. Its relationship to verses 39 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,” The line’s distinctive content terms include beheld, city, near. Its relationship to verses 42 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they…” Naming Saying keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;” The line’s distinctive content terms include began, bought, sold. Its relationship to verses 44 and 46 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.” Naming Saying keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy…” The line’s distinctive content terms include chief, daily, destroy. Its relationship to verses 46 and 48 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.” The line’s distinctive content terms include attentive, find, hear. Its relationship to verses 47 shows what work it does in this passage.