Luke 19:3
“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he ran before,.... Jesus, and the company that was with him; so very desirous was he of seeing him:
and climbed up…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Who he was - Rather “what sort of person,” he was, or how he appeared. He had that curiosity which is natural to people…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he sought to see Jesus who he was - So the mere principle of curiosity in him led to his conversion and salvation,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 19:1-10
Many, no doubt, were converted to the faith of Christ of whom no account is kept in the gospels; but the conversion of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
he sought to see Jesus Doubtless his riches increased the odium of his position, and being accustomed to contempt and…