Luke 19:3

And he sought to see Jesus, to see who he was. But he was unable to do so, because of the crowd, for he was small in stature.

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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 named Zacchaeus. And he was the leader of the tax collectors, and he was wealthy.

4And running ahead, he climbed up a sycamore tree, so that he might see him. For he was to pass near there.

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Cross References

Luke 12:25But which of you, by thinking, is able to add one cubit to his stature?

John 12:21Therefore, these approached Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and they petitioned him, saying: “Sir, we want 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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