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Your Grief is Validated
Commentators stress that Jesus' weeping powerfully demonstrates His full humanity. This act shows that sorrow at the loss of a loved one is natural and not sinful. For Christians, this means it is right to weep, as our faith does not eliminate human emotion but provides comfort and hope within it. As one scholar notes, piety makes the affections of friends stronger and more tender.
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Albert Barnes
On John 11:35
18th Century
Theologian
Jesus wept. It has been remarked that this is the shortest verse in the Bible, but it is extremely important and tender. It shows the Lord…
AT Robertson
On John 11:35
Jesus wept (εδακρυσεν ο Ιησους). Ingressive first aorist active indicative of δακρυω, old verb from δακρυ or δακρυον, a tear ([Ref…
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:35
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus wept. The word used here is different from that employed to express weeping in John 11:33; the latter, however, is …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:34–35
19th Century
Preacher
In the original, a very blessed and expressive word is used here concerning Christ's weeping; quite a different word from that used to describe the…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:35
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 Gill
On John 11:35
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus wept. As he was going along to the grave, see (John 11:28); as he was meditating upon the state of his …
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.…