Luke 19:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 19:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 19:3 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 19:3 — KJV
“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”
— Luke 19:3 (KJV)
Luke 19:3 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 19:3
“Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:3: see, because, little
“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. outward...: Heb. eyes”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:3: see, because, stature
“And Jehoahaz besought the LORD, and the LORD hearkened unto him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of Syria oppressed them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:3: sought, press, because
“Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time. oppressed: Heb. crushed”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:3: see, press, because
“And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:3: see, press, because
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