Luke 19:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.”
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“He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he was seeking to see Jesus, who he is, and was not able for the multitude, because in stature he was small,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 19:3 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 9:7When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,
- Luke 12:25Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
- Luke 23:8When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
- John 12:21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”
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