And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. Context Jesus and Zacchaeus
1And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 5And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at your house. 6And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8And Zacchaeus stood, and said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9And Jesus said to him, This day is salvation come to this house, as much as he also is a son of Abraham. 10For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Parallel Verses American Standard Version And he ran on before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Douay-Rheims Bible And running before, he climbed up into a sycamore tree, that he might see him; for he was to pass that way.
Darby Bible Translation And running on before, he got up into a sycamore that he might see him, for he was going to pass that way.
King James Bible And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Young's Literal Translation and having run forward before, he went up on a sycamore, that he may see him, because through that way he was about to pass by.
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