Translations
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but couldn't see past the crowd, because he was short in stature.
He was seeking to see who Yeshua was, but could not because of the crowd — he was a short man.
And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
He was trying to see who Jesus was, but could not see over the crowd because he was small in stature.

