Luke 19:3

Luke 19:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
• New International Version (NIV)He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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 King James Version (NKJV)And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature.

Context of Luke 19:3

1And he entered and passed through Jericho. 2And behold, [there was] a man by name called Zacchaeus, and he was chief tax-gatherer, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was little in stature. 4And running on before, he got up into a sycamore that he might see him, for he was going to pass that [way]. 5And when he came up to the place, Jesus looked up and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for to-day I must remain in thy house.

Luke 19:3 word by word

καὶ ἐζήτει ἰδεῖν τὸν Ἰησοῦν τίς ἐστιν καὶ οὐκ ἠδύνατο ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄχλου, ὅτι τῇ ἡλικίᾳ μικρὸς ἦν.Read the interlinear

• soughtζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• wasεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• crowdὄχλοςochlos · crowdG3793
• littleμικρόςmikros mikroteros · smallG3398
• statureἡλικίαhēlikia · age/heightG2244

Cross-references for Luke 19:3

• Luke 9:7And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things which were done [by him], and was in perplexity, because it was said by some that John was risen from among [the] dead,
• Luke 23:8And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him;
• John 12:21these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and they asked him saying, Sir, we desire to see Jesus.
• Luke 12:25But which of you by being careful can add to his stature one cubit?

Commentaries on Luke 19:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3And 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.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Who 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-10The story of Zacchaeus is a fitting high point to the ministry of Jesus among those treated badly in Israel while he traveled to Jerusalem (9:51–19:44). Many see the final verse of this episode as the main theme of Luke's Gospel (19:10).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-10The name is Jewish. 2-4. chief among the publicans--farming a considerable district, with others under him. rich--Ill-gotten riches some of it certainly was. (See on Lu 19:8.)Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 19:3

• Hospitality
• Jericho
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Publicans
• Zacchaeus (Zaccheus)

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Commentaries on Luke 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings