NET
4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, because Jesus was going to pass that way.
Darby
4 And running on before, he got up into a sycamore that he might see him, for he was going to pass that [way].
KJV
4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that [way].