chief among the publicans
Luke 19:2
19:2 chief among the publicans. Zacchaeus was very rich and powerful, and not many such as these are ever saved (Luke 18:24; I Corinthians 1:26). Yet this man showed his humility and his desire to know Christ (Luke 19:4), and the Lord saw a repentant, believing heart and recognized him, desiring to “sup with him” (Revelation 3:20).