Luke 19:3

And he sought to see Jesus, who he was, and was not able on account of the multitude, because he was of small stature.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

In Context

2And, behold, there was a man called Zacchæus, who was a chief publican; and he was rich.

4And he ran before, and climbed up a sycamore-tree, that he might see him, for he was about to pass that way.

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Cross References

Luke 12:25Which of you, by his anxiety, can add one span to his life?

John 12:21These then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying: Sir, we wish to see Jesus.

Matthew Henry on Luke 19:2-11

The Conversion of Zaccheus. 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must… Read the whole commentary →

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