Verse Comparison: Luke 19:3
American Standard Version
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the crowd, because he was little of stature.
Amplified® Bible
And he was trying to see Jesus, which One He was, but he could not on account of the crowd, because he was small in stature.
Contemporary English Version
Jesus was heading his way, and Zacchaeus wanted to see what he was like. But Zacchaeus was a short man and could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree.
Darby English Version
And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was little in stature.
Good News Bible
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he was a little man and could not see Jesus because of the crowd.
International Standard Version
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he couldn't do so because of the crowd. (He was short in height.)
King James Version
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
New American Standard Bible
Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature.
New International Version
He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd.
New King James Version
And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Zaccheus tried to see Jesus, but could not because of the crowd, for he had small stature.
Young's Literal Translation
and he was seeking to see Jesus, who he is, and was not able for the multitude, because in stature he was small,
