American Standard Version
"And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature. "
— Luke 19:3, American Standard Version
“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”
“He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldn't because of the crowd, because he was short.”
“He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd.”
“And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was low of stature.”
“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.”
“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”
And he entered and was passing through Jericho.
And behold, a man called by name Zacchæus; and he was a chief publican, and he was rich.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
And he ran on before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house.
And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.