And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
And he sought to see Jesus - not to listen to His teaching, or obtain anything from Him, but merely to see
Who he was - what sort of person this was, about whom there was so much speculation, and after whom such crowds were following. Curiosity, then, was his only motive, though his determination not to be baulked was overruled for more than he sought.
And could not for the press, because he was little of stature.