Then He is always accompanied by so many people, and I am short and cannot see over their heads." When Jesus approached, the man climbed a bare sycamore-tree and peeped between the branches.

Jesus saw him, and called out; "Zacchaeus, come down from the tree! I will come and visit you to-day." The publican jumped down from the tree and went over to Him, and said humbly: "Lord, I am not worthy that you should go to my house.

Only say one word to me, and I shall be content." The people wondered that the Prophet should so honour this person of somewhat doubtful character.

Zacchaeus was almost beside himself to think that the Master should have recognised and spoken to him.

He set before his guest everything that his house afforded.