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John 11

John 11:33

Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary · John 11:17–37
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Translations

Modern
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.
Traditional
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
Literal
Therefore Jesus, as He saw her weeping and the Jews having come with her weeping, was deeply moved in spirit and Himself troubled.
Latin
Jesus ergo, ut vidit eam plorantem, et Judæos, qui venerant cum ea, plorantes, infremuit spiritu, et turbavit seipsum,

Original

Greek
English
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.

Notes

John 11:33

  • Loud weeping and crying out were common public displays of grief in this culture, as was beating one's chest (Mark 5:38; Luke 18:13).

  • The Greek word translated deeply moved in spirit describes strong human emotion, including outrage or anger. Jesus was not angry at Martha or Mary. Jesus was angry because the situation showed the people’s lack of belief, even though resurrection was real and near.

John 11:1–57

The resurrection of Lazarus points to the future death and resurrection of Jesus. The description of Lazarus’s tomb is similar to the description of the tomb Jesus was placed in after he died (11:38, 44; 20:1, 7). Both accounts mention a cave and burial cloths. These details connect the two events and help us see that Lazarus’s story is a sign.

Soon after Lazarus was raised, a woman anointed Jesus for burial (12:3). This act prepared him for his coming death.

Then the time for his glorification began (12:23).

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Eternal Life Glory Grief Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus Mary Mount of Olives Mourning Resurrection

Topics

Condolence: Jesus, to Mary and Martha Empathy Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus Wept Jesus, the Christ: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Kindness: The Jews to Mary and Martha Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus Sorrow of Mary and Martha The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Afflicted The Dead: Mourning For, often: Very Great The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being a Man of Sorrows The Miracles of Christ: The Dead Raised to Life Weeping of Mary, when She Washed the Feet of Jesus