Luke 19:3

And he was seeking to see Jesus, who He is; and was not able on account of the multitude, because he was small in stature.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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, a certain man by name called Zaccheus; and he was chief of the publicans, and he was rich.

4And having run forward in advance, he went up in a sycamore-tree in order that he might see Him: because He was about to pass that way.

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Cross References

Luke 12:25And which one of you being solicitous is able to add one moment to his existence?

John 12:21then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and requested 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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