Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV

But that possessions distributed to the poor do annul former covetousness, Zaccheus made evident, when he said, "Behold, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one, I restore fourfold."[150]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV

It is said, therefore, that Zaccheus, or, according to some, Matthew, the chief of the publicans, on hearing that the Lord had deigned to come to him, said, "Lord, and if I have taken anything by false accusation, I restore him fourfold; "on which the Saviour said, "The Son of man, on coming to-day, has found that which was lost."[45]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV

when he said, "If I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold."[1486]

Cyprian Treatise VIII On Works and Alms

For when Zacchaeus said, "Behold, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have done any wrong to any man, I restore fourfold," Jesus answered and said, "That salvation has this day come to this house, for that he also is a son of Abraham."[27]

Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

And Jesus said unto him, that salvation has this day been wrought for this house, since he also is a son of Abraham."[364]

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