John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 19:8
8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. Ver. 8. The half of my goods ] See the like in Tyre converted,Isaiah 23:17-18; Isaiah 23:17-18 . I restore him fourfold ] Which was the law for things stolen. Fraud is no better than theft. Restitution is necessary to remission of sin. God hates holocaustum ex rapina, burnt offerings from stolen goods,... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 19:7
7 And when they saw it , they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. Ver. 7. They all murmured ] So corrupt was their judgment concerning the offices and condition of the Messiah; so ill set were their affections, that themselves neglecting the grace of God that was offered, they take it ill that any other should partake of it. By false accusation ] After the manner of sycophants, εσυκοφαντησα . It seems it was his practice, that if any had spoken... read more