Luke 19:3
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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.
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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.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. The conversion of Zaccheus the publican at Jericho (Luk 19:1-10). II. The parable of the pounds which the king entrusted with his servants, and of his rebellious citizens (v. 11-27). III. Christ's riding in triumph (such triumph as it was) into Jerusalem; and his lamentation in prospect of the ruin of that city (v. 28-44). IV. His teaching in the temple, and casting the buyers and sellers out of it (Luk 19:45-48).
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