He tried to see what Jesus was like; but, being short, he was unable to do so because of the crowd.
There were some women also watching from a distance, among them being Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James the Little and of Joseph, and Salome--
But which of you, by being anxious, can prolong his life a moment?
There was a man there, known by the name of Zacchaeus, who was a commissioner of taxes and a rich man.
So he ran on ahead and climbed into a mulberry tree, to see Jesus, for he knew that he must pass that way.
When Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly pleased, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, having heard a great deal about him; and he was hoping to see some sign given by him.
Who went to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee, and said: "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."