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More Than Just Sadness
Commentators note that the Greek word for "groaned" implies more than just sadness; it suggests a powerful indignation or anger. Scholars propose this righteous anger was directed at the hypocrisy of some mourners, the destructive power of death itself, or the general misery caused by sin. This reveals a Savior who not only feels with us but is also fiercely opposed to the evil that harms us.
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Albert Barnes
On John 11:33
18th Century
Theologian
He groaned in the spirit. The word rendered groaned, here, commonly denotes to be angry or indignant, or to reprove severely, den…
AT Robertson
On John 11:33
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping (Ιησους ουν ως ειδεν αυτην κλαιουσαν). Proleptic position of "Jesus," "Jesus therefore when h…
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:33
19th Century
Bishop
He groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.—The word rendered “groaned” occurs, in addition to this verse and John 11:38,…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:32–33
19th Century
Preacher
Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:33
Mary’s greeting to Jesus was similar to Martha’s. The response of Jesus to this calamity illustrates his human and divine natures. Up to this point…
John Calvin
On John 11:33
16th Century
Theologian
He groaned in his spirit. If Christ had not been moved to compassion by their tears, he would rather have kept his expression unchanged; b…
John Gill
On John 11:33
17th Century
Pastor
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping
At his feet, who, for sorrow and grief of heart, could say no more to him; but …
Matthew Henry
On John 11:33–46
17th Century
Minister
Christ's tender sympathy with these afflicted friends appeared in the troubles of His spirit. In all the afflictions of believers, He is afflicted.…