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Standing (ἑστὼς)
In a timid attitude: merely standing not posturing as the Pharisee. See on Luk 18:11.
Afar off.
Some explain, from the sanctuary; others, from the Pharisee.
Lift up his eyes
As worshippers ordinarily.
Be merciful (ἱλάσθητι)
Lit., be propitiated.
A sinner (τῷ ἁμαρτωλῷ)
With the definite article, “the sinner.” “He thinks about no other man” (Bengel).