# Zaccheus — Olney Hymns character guide

> Zaccheus in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** 107 Zaccheus By Newton Luke

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

The tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus and received salvation.

## In the story

### [Zaccheus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/107-zaccheus)

Climbed the tree to see Jesus, was called down, and received Jesus into his home.

### [Cautions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/vi-cautions)

Example of true conversion, restoring what he had gained by wrong and giving to the poor.

### [Not in Word, but in Power](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/79-not-in-word-but-in-power)

Upon knowing the Lord, he restored what he had gained by wrong and gave half his wealth to the poor.

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