Luke 19:3
“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”
Luke 19:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he sought to see Jesus who he was, and he could not for the crowd, because he was low of stature.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
- DARBYDarby
- And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was little in stature.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.
- YLTYoung'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,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He sought to see who Jesus was, but he could not because of the crowd, as he was little of stature.
Context: Luke 19
1And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
5And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
About Luke 19: The Parable of the Minas
Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, He is welcomed by the people, He curses the fig tree and He teaches about the Parable of the Ten Minas.
Commentary
Luke 19 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith and the importance of humility. Jesus enters Jerusalem in a triumphant procession, and the people respond with joy and praise. Jesus then visits the temple and is angered by the money changers and merchants who have turned it into a marketplace. He drives them out and teaches the people about the importance of faith and humility.