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When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews weeping who came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
He groaned in the spirit. The word rendered groaned, here, commonly denotes to be angry or indignant, or to reprove severely, den…
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping (Ιησους ουν ως ειδεν αυτην κλαιουσαν). Proleptic position of "Jesus," "Jesus therefore when h…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping At his feet, who, for sorrow and grief of heart, could say no more to him; but …
Christ's tender sympathy with these afflicted friends appeared in the troubles of His spirit. In all the afflictions of believers, He is afflicted.…
13th Century
Catholic
1. The Evangelist, after describing Martha, now describes Mary.
He mentions three things:
