Luke 19:7

“And when they saw it, etc.] The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions read, “when they all saw this”; that is, as the Persic version, rather paraphrasing than translating, says, “the men and the multitude that were with him”; the “pharisaical” sort, the priests and Levites, of which there were great numbers in Jericho; (see Gill on “<421031>Luke 10:31”). They all murmured; as the Scribes and Pharisees did, at his eating with publicans and sinners, (<421502>Luke 15:2). Saying, that he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner; a notorious one, an abandoned profligate creature; one of the worst of sinners, as being a publican, and the chief of them; who had amassed vast riches to…”

“to be guest--or lodge: something more than "eating with" such (Luk 15:2). a sinner--that was one but a minute ago, but now is not. This mighty change, however, was all unknown to them. But they shall know it presently. "Sinner" would refer both to his office, vile in the eyes of a Jew, and to his character, which it is evident was not good.”

“Murmured - Found fault, complained. To be a guest - To remain with, or to be entertained by. A man that is a sinner - All publicans they regarded as great sinners, and the “chief” of the publicans, therefore, they regarded as especially wicked. It would appear also from Zacchaeus’ confession that his character “had been” that of an oppressive man. But the people seemed to forget that he might be a penitent, and that the Messiah came to save that which was lost. return to 'Top of Page'”

“They all murmured - All who were near: though most of them rather out of surprise than indignation. Luke 19:8”

“19:7 the guest of a notorious sinner: As with Levi earlier (5:27-32), Jesus’ willingness to associate with sinners drew criticism (see study note on 5:30).”

“they all: Luk 5:30, Luk 7:34, Luk 7:39, Luk 15:2, Luk 18:9-14; Mat 9:11, Mat 21:28-31 Luke 19:8”