Luke 19:3
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New International Version (©1984)
He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd.

New Living Translation (©2007)
He tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowd.

English Standard Version (©2001)
And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

International Standard Version (©2008)
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he couldn't do so due to the crowd, since he was a short man.)

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
And he wanted to see who Yeshua was and he was not able to from the crowd because Zakkai was small in stature.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
He tried to see who Jesus was. But Zacchaeus was a small man, and he couldn't see Jesus because of the crowd.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And he sought to see who Jesus was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he sought to see Jesus who he was, and he could not for the crowd, because he was low of stature.

Darby Bible Translation
And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was little in stature.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.

Weymouth New Testament
He was anxious to see what sort of man Jesus was; but he could not because of the crowd, for he was short in stature.

World English Bible
He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.

Young's Literal Translation
and he was seeking to see Jesus, who he is, and was not able for the multitude, because in stature he was small,

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Who he was - Rather "what sort of person," he was, or how he appeared. He had that curiosity which is natural to people to see one of whom they have heard much. It would seem, also, that in this case mere "curiosity" led to his conversion and that of his family. Compare 1 Corinthians 14:23-25. God makes use of every principle - of curiosity, or sympathy, or affection, or hope, or fear - to lead people in the way of salvation, and to impress truth on the minds of sinners.

The press - The crowd; the multitude that surrounded Jesus. Earthly princes are often borne in splendid equipages, or even carried, as in Eastern nations, in palanquins on the shoulders of people. Jesus mingled with the multitude, not seeking distinctions of that sort, and perhaps, "in appearance," not distinguished from thousands that followed him.

Little of stature - Short. Not a tall man.


Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

And he sought to see Jesus who he was - So the mere principle of curiosity in him led to his conversion and salvation, and to that of his whole family, Luke 19:9.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he sought to see Jesus who he was,.... What sort of a person he was for complexion, stature, and age: having heard much of him, he was very desirous of indulging his curiosity with a sight of him; having, as yet, nothing else that induced him to desire to see him: his desire to see Jesus was not of the same kind with the kings and prophets, Matthew 13:16 but rather like that of Herod, Luke 23:8

and could not for the press; the multitude of people that were flocking to meet Jesus, or who came before him, or were about him; for one part of the multitude went before him, and the other followed after him; so that he was in the crowd, and therefore could not easily be seen;

because he was little of stature. The Syriac and Persic versions read, "because Zacchaeus was little of stature", lest it should be thought that this is said of Jesus; for the reason why Zacchaeus could not see him for the crowd, was not because Christ was little of stature, and was hid among them, but because Zacchaeus was little of stature, and could not see over their heads.


Vincent's Word Studies

He sought (ἐζήτει)

Imperfect. He was busy seeking as Jesus passed.

Who he was

Lit., is. Not to see what kind of a person, but which one of the crowd he was.

Stature (ἡλικίᾳ)

See on Luke 12:25.


Geneva Study Bible

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


People's New Testament

19:3 Sought to see Jesus. Out of curiosity.


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

3. who he was-what sort of person. Curiosity then was his only motive, though his determination not to be baulked was overruled for more than he sought.


Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

19:1-10 Those who sincerely desire a sight of Christ, like Zaccheus, will break through opposition, and take pains to see him. Christ invited himself to Zaccheus' house. Wherever Christ comes he opens the heart, and inclines it to receive him. He that has a mind to know Christ, shall be known of him. Those whom Christ calls, must humble themselves, and come down. We may well receive him joyfully, who brings all good with him. Zaccheus gave proofs publicly that he was become a true convert. He does not look to be justified by his works, as the Pharisee; but by his good works he will, through the grace of God, show the sincerity of his faith and repentance. Zaccheus is declared to be a happy man, now he is turned from sin to God. Now that he is saved from his sins, from the guilt of them, from the power of them, all the benefits of salvation are his. Christ is come to his house, and where Christ comes he brings salvation with him. He came into this lost world to seek and to save it. His design was to save, when there was no salvation in any other. He seeks those that sought him not, and asked not for him.


Mark 15:40 Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
Luke 19:2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy.
Luke 19:4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.

Able Account Anxious Attempt Couldn't Crowd Jesus Little Multitude Press Seeking Short Small Sort Sought Stature Trying Unable View Wanted Zaccheus


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

he sought. 9:7-9 23:8 Joh 12:21

because. 12:25

Luke Chapter 19 Verse 3

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