Luke 19:3

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 Zaccheus, and he was a chief publican; and this man was rich.

4And running before, he climbed up into a sycamore-tree to see him; because by that way he was to pass through.

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Cross References

Luke 12:25And which of you by taking thought can add a cubit to his stature[12:25]?

John 12:21These came therefore to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying: Sir, we would 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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