KJV ORIGINAL
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He really wanted to see who Jesus was, but he couldn't get through the crowd because he was too short.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes you have to get creative when obstacles are blocking your view of what matters.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Luke 19, this verse describes Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector in Jericho, who was eager to see Jesus as He passed through the town. At that time, tax collectors were often viewed as collaborators with the Roman occupiers, making them unpopular among the Jewish people. Despite his short stature, Zacchaeus faced the challenge of a large crowd that blocked his view.
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