Luke 19:8. And Zaccheus stood. The same word as in chap. Luke 18:11. Here it implies that he came forward and took a stand, in a formal way with joyful decision. This probably took place shortly after our Lord had entered the house.

The half of my goods I give to the poor. It is improbable that Zaccheus had already done so; this is the announcement of his purpose.

And if I have, etc. This does not imply uncertainty, but is a milder form of saying ‘whatever I have,' etc.

Wrongfully exacted. The word is derived from that equivalent to ‘sycophant.'

I restore fourfold. Restitution from double to fivefold, was commanded in the case of theft (Exodus 22:1-7); hence this is, by implication, a confession of theft.

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