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A Crowd Divided
Commentators highlight that the crowd had two very different reactions to Jesus' tears. Some were genuinely moved, seeing his grief as proof of his deep love for Lazarus. Others were cynical and critical, questioning why someone who could heal the blind didn't prevent his friend's death. This shows how people can witness the same event and draw opposite conclusions about Jesus.
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AT Robertson
On John 11:36
Loved (εφιλε). As in verse 3 which see. Imperfect active. Even the Jews saw that Jesus loved Lazarus.
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:36
19th Century
Bishop
Then said the Jews—that is, part of them. (See the next verse.) The term “Jews” is repeated with a frequency ([Reference …
Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:36–39
19th Century
Preacher
Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that ev…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:36
Jesus’ true humanity was emphasized by the response of the people at Lazarus’s tomb. Some were impressed by Jesus’ open show of emotion and took it…
John Calvin
On John 11:36
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, how he loved him! The Evangelist John here describes to us two different opinions which were formed about Christ. As to the former…
John Gill
On John 11:36
17th Century
Pastor
Then said the Jews, behold, how he loved him !
] Lazarus; for they supposed that these tears were shed purely on 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.…