He was trying to see who Jesus was, but he couldn't do so due to the crowd, since he was a short man.

Jesus replied to the crowd, "The light is among you only for a short time. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The person who walks in the darkness is in the darkness and does not know where he is going.

since all have sinned and continue to fall short of God's glory.

This is what I mean, brothers: The time is short. From now on, those who have wives should live as though they had none,

because he preferred being mistreated with God's people to enjoying the pleasures of sin for a short time.

For a short time they disciplined us as they thought best, but God does it for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.

I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is to be the true grace of God in which you are to stand firm!

So be glad, heavens, and those who live in them! How terrible it is for the earth and the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, filled with rage, knowing that his time is short!"

but since he doesn't have any root in himself, he lasts for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, he immediately falls away.

but since they don't have any roots, they last for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall away.

So if a woman does not cover her head, she should cut off her hair. If it is a disgrace for a woman to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her own head.

We have not cut you off, but you have cut off your own feelings toward us.