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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Luke 19:3
And he was seeking to see Jesus, what sort of man he was, and could not for the multitude, because, in stature, he was, small.
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Christian Standard Bible®
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because of the crowd, since he was a short man.
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because of the crowd, since he was a short man.
King James Version (1611)
And he sought to see Iesus who he was, and could not for the prease, because he was litle of stature.
And he sought to see Iesus who he was, and could not for the prease, because he was litle of stature.
King James Version
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
English Standard Version
And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature.
And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature.
New American Standard Bible
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and he was unable due to the crowd, because he was short in stature.
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and he was unable due to the crowd, because he was short in stature.
New Century Version
He wanted to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because he was too short to see above the crowd.
He wanted to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because he was too short to see above the crowd.
Amplified Bible
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, but he could not see because of the crowd, for he was short in stature.
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, but he could not see because of the crowd, for he was short in 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.
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature.
And Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature.
Berean Standard Bible
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd, because he was small in stature.
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd, because he was small in stature.
Contemporary English Version
Jesus was heading his way, and Zacchaeus wanted to see what he was like. But Zacchaeus was a short man and could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree.
Jesus was heading his way, and Zacchaeus wanted to see what he was like. But Zacchaeus was a short man and could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree.
Complete Jewish Bible
He was trying to see who Yeshua was; but, being short, he couldn't, because of the crowd.
He was trying to see who Yeshua was; but, being short, he couldn't, because of the crowd.
Darby Translation
And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was little in stature.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was little in stature.
Easy-to-Read Version
He wanted to see who Jesus was. There were many others who wanted to see Jesus too. Zacchaeus was too short to see above the people.
He wanted to see who Jesus was. There were many others who wanted to see Jesus too. Zacchaeus was too short to see above the people.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he sought to see Iesus, who hee should be, and coulde not for the preasse, because he was of a lowe stature.
And he sought to see Iesus, who hee should be, and coulde not for the preasse, because he was of a lowe stature.
George Lamsa Translation
And he wanted to see who Jesus was; but he could not because of the crowd, for Zacchaeus was small in his stature.
And he wanted to see who Jesus was; but he could not because of the crowd, for Zacchaeus was small in his stature.
Good News Translation
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was a little man and could not see Jesus because of the crowd.
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was a little man and could not see Jesus because of the crowd.
Lexham English Bible
And he was seeking to see Jesus—who he was—and he was not able to as a result of the crowd, because he was short in stature.
And he was seeking to see Jesus—who he was—and he was not able to as a result of the crowd, because he was short in stature.
Literal Translation
And he was seeking to see Jesus, who He is. And he was not able, because of the crowd, and he was little in stature.
And he was seeking to see Jesus, who He is. And he was not able, because of the crowd, and he was little in 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.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
Bible in Basic English
Made an attempt to get a view of Jesus, and was not able to do so, because of the people, for he was a small man.
Made an attempt to get a view of Jesus, and was not able to do so, because of the people, for he was a small man.
Hebrew Names Version
He was trying to see who Yeshua was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.
He was trying to see who Yeshua was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.
International Standard Version
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he couldn't do so because of the crowd. (He was short in height.)
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he couldn't do so because of the crowd. (He was short in height.)
Etheridge Translation
and he wished [fn] to see Jeshu, who he was, and could not for the crowd, because in his stature Zakai was small.
and he wished [fn] to see Jeshu, who he was, and could not for the crowd, because in his stature Zakai was small.
Murdock Translation
and he wished to see Jesus, who he was; and could not, on account of the crowd; because Zaccheus was small in stature.
and he wished to see Jesus, who he was; and could not, on account of the crowd; because Zaccheus was small in stature.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he sought [meanes] to see Iesus, what he shoulde be, & coulde not for the preasse, because he was litle of stature.
And he sought [meanes] to see Iesus, what he shoulde be, & coulde not for the preasse, because he was litle of 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.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
World English Bible
He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.
He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And he sought to see Jesus who he was, and could not for the croud, because he was little of stature.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was, and could not for the croud, because he was little of stature.
Weymouth's 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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he souyte to se Jhesu, who he was, and he myyte not, for the puple, for he was litil in stature.
And he souyte to se Jhesu, who he was, and he myyte not, for the puple, for he was litil in stature.
Update Bible Version
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
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.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
New English Translation
He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd.
He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd.
New King James Version
And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature.
And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature.
New Living Translation
He tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowd.
He tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowd.
New Life Bible
Zaccheus wanted to see Jesus but he could not because so many people were there and he was a short man.
Zaccheus wanted to see Jesus but he could not because so many people were there and he was a short man.
New Revised Standard
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature.
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in 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.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was low of stature.
Revised Standard Version
And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature.
And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And he made meanes to se Iesus what he shuld be: and coulde not for the preace because he was of a lowe stature.
And he made meanes to se Iesus what he shuld be: and coulde not for the preace because he was of a lowe stature.
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,
and he was seeking to see Jesus, who he is, and was not able for the multitude, because in stature he was small,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and desyred to se Iesus what he shulde be, and he coulde not for the people, for he was lowe of stature.
and desyred to se Iesus what he shulde be, and he coulde not for the people, for he was lowe of stature.
Mace New Testament (1729)
was very desirous to see the person of Jesus, but could not for the crowd, he being of a low stature.
was very desirous to see the person of Jesus, but could not for the crowd, he being of a low stature.
Simplified Cowboy Version
He wanted to see the man that everyone was talking about, but he couldn't see over the throng of people because he was a short fellow.
He wanted to see the man that everyone was talking about, but he couldn't see over the throng of people because he was a short fellow.
Contextual Overview
1 And, having entered, he was passing through Jericho; 2 and lo! a man, by name called Zacchaeus, and, he, was a chief tax-collector, and hewas rich. 3 And he was seeking to see Jesus, what sort of man he was, and could not for the multitude, because, in stature, he was, small. 4 And, running forward unto the front, he got up a sycamore-tree, that he might see him; for, by that way, was he about to pass. 5 And, as he came up to the place, looking up, Jesus said unto him - Zacchaeus! make haste, and come down; For, to-day, in thy house, I must needs abide. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And all, when they beheld, began to murmur, saying - With a sinful man, hath he gone in to lodge! 8 But, taking his stand, Zacchaeus said unto the Lord - Lo! the half of my possessions, Lord, unto the destitute, I give; and, if, from anyone, I have taken aught by false accusation, I give back fourfold. 9 And Jesus said unto him - This day, salvation, unto this house, hath come, - for that, he too, is, a son of Abraham; 10 For the Son of Man came, to seek and to save what was lost.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
he sought: Luke 9:7-9, Luke 23:8, John 12:21
because: Luke 12:25
Reciprocal: Matthew 18:17 - a publican Mark 5:24 - and thronged Acts 24:24 - he sent
Cross-References
Genesis 19:6
And Lot went forth unto them to the entrance; but the door, closed he behind him.
And Lot went forth unto them to the entrance; but the door, closed he behind him.
Genesis 19:8
Behold, I pray you, I, have two daughters who have not known man, I must needs now bring, them, forth unto you, and do ye to them, as may be good in your eyes, - Only to these men, ye may do nothing; for on this account, have they come under the shade of my roof.
Behold, I pray you, I, have two daughters who have not known man, I must needs now bring, them, forth unto you, and do ye to them, as may be good in your eyes, - Only to these men, ye may do nothing; for on this account, have they come under the shade of my roof.
Genesis 19:28
and he looked out over the face of Sodom and Gomorrah, and over all the face of the land of the circuit, and beheld and lo! the smoke of the land went up, like the smoke of a furnace.
and he looked out over the face of Sodom and Gomorrah, and over all the face of the land of the circuit, and beheld and lo! the smoke of the land went up, like the smoke of a furnace.
Genesis 19:29
And it came to pass when God destroyed the cities of the circuit, that God remembered Abraham, and sent forth Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities wherein Lot had dwelt.
And it came to pass when God destroyed the cities of the circuit, that God remembered Abraham, and sent forth Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities wherein Lot had dwelt.
Genesis 21:8
And the child grew, and was weaned, - and Abraham made a great banquet, on the day of the weaning of Isaac.
And the child grew, and was weaned, - and Abraham made a great banquet, on the day of the weaning of Isaac.
Exodus 12:15
Seven days, unleavened cakes, shall ye eat, surely, on the first day, shall ye put away leaven, out of your houses, - for whosoever eateth what is leavened, then shall that soul be cut off out of Israel, from the first day, unto the seventh day.
Seven days, unleavened cakes, shall ye eat, surely, on the first day, shall ye put away leaven, out of your houses, - for whosoever eateth what is leavened, then shall that soul be cut off out of Israel, from the first day, unto the seventh day.
Exodus 12:39
Then baked they the dough which they had brought out of Egypt - into round unleavened cakes for it had not been leavened, - for they had been driven out of Egypt and could not tarry, and indeed no provisions, had they made ready for themselves.
Then baked they the dough which they had brought out of Egypt - into round unleavened cakes for it had not been leavened, - for they had been driven out of Egypt and could not tarry, and indeed no provisions, had they made ready for themselves.
Judges 6:19
So, Gideon, went in, and made ready a kid of the goats, and, of an ephah of meal, unleavened cakes, the flesh, he put in a basket, and, the broth, he put in a pot, - and brought them forth unto him, under the oak, and presented them.
So, Gideon, went in, and made ready a kid of the goats, and, of an ephah of meal, unleavened cakes, the flesh, he put in a basket, and, the broth, he put in a pot, - and brought them forth unto him, under the oak, and presented them.
1 Samuel 28:24
Now, the woman, had a calf fattening, in the shed. So she hastened, and sacrificed it, - and took meal, and kneaded, and baked thereof, unleavened cakes;
Now, the woman, had a calf fattening, in the shed. So she hastened, and sacrificed it, - and took meal, and kneaded, and baked thereof, unleavened cakes;
2 Kings 4:8
And so it was, on a day, that Elisha passed over unto Shunem, where was a woman of position, and she constrained him to eat bread, - and so it came about, whensoever he passed that way, that he turned aside thither, to eat bread.
And so it was, on a day, that Elisha passed over unto Shunem, where was a woman of position, and she constrained him to eat bread, - and so it came about, whensoever he passed that way, that he turned aside thither, to eat bread.
Gill's Notes on the 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.
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 Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 19:3. 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.
