Luke 19:3 KJV — MannaFest

Luke 19:3

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

KJV

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ASV

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

WEB

He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.

YLT

and he was seeking to see Jesus, who he is, and was not able for the multitude, because in stature he was small,

DBT

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

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Luke — Luke's 'orderly account' (1:3) follows Jesus from Bethlehem through the long travel narrative to Jerusalem and the Emmaus road.

Author: Luke, beloved physician (Col 4:14), travel-companion of Paul
Date: c. AD 60–62

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6 verses on the floor

Luke 23:8
And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
Luke 9:7–9
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;
Acts 24:24
And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
John 12:21
The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
Mark 5:24
And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

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Luke 12:25

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He could not get his curiosity gratified in this matter because he was little, and the crowd was great. Christ did not study to show himself, was not carried on men's shoulders (as the pope is in procession), that all men might see him; neither he nor his kingdom came with observation.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

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