Luke 19:3

And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

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Other Translations for Luke 19:3

BSB
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.
AKJV
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
CPDV
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.
ERV
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
NHEB
He was trying to see who Jesus was, and could not because of the crowd, because he was short.
SMT
And he sought to see Jesus, who he is; and he could not, from the crowd, for he was small in size.

Commentary for Luke 19:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 19:3
Summary
Short man struggles to see through crowd
Place
Jericho
Event
Zacchaeus seeks Jesus, blocked by crowd
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative