And Zacchaeus stood] Probably after the feast, or on the next day. The effect of our Lord's conversation was the complete conversion of Zacchaeus, which immediately showed itself in act. I give] viz. at this moment. Up to the time of his conversion Zacchaeus had given little in charity. He now atones for his past neglect by surrendering one-half of his capital. If I have taken, etc.] RV 'wrongfully exacted ought.' He proposes to examine into his past transactions, and if he has wronged any one, to make restitution out of the half of his capital which he still retains. Fourfold] The Law only required this from a detected thief (Exodus 22:1).

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