Luke 19:3

And he sought to see who Jesus was; but could not because of the crowd, for he was of small stature.

Revised King James 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 named Zacchaeus, who was the chief among the tax gatherers, and he was rich.

4And he ran ahead, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

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Cross References

Luke 12:25And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his stature?

John 12:21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and said to him, 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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