Luke 19:3

He tried to see what Jesus was like; but, being short, he was unable to do so because of the crowd.

Twentieth Century 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

2There was a man there, known by the name of Zacchaeus, who was a commissioner of taxes and a rich man.

4So he ran on ahead and climbed into a mulberry tree, to see Jesus, for he knew that he must pass that way.

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Cross References

Luke 12:25But which of you, by being anxious, can prolong his life a moment?

John 12:21who went to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee, and said: “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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