John 11:33 · KJV

"When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,"

King James Version

Passage Context

³¹The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.

³²Then 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 not died.

³³When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

³⁴And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.

³⁵Jesus wept.

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Reflection Questions

How does Jesus' empathy in this moment resonate with your experiences of grief?

What does it mean for you to know that Jesus shares in our sorrows?

When have you felt comforted by someone during a time of mourning?

Life Application

grief

Reach out to someone who is mourning and offer your support. Share in their sorrow and provide comfort.

faith

Reflect on how Jesus' compassion can inspire you to be more empathetic towards others in their struggles.

People in This Verse

JesusNT

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity through His death and resurrection.

First appearance: Matthew 1:1

MaryNT

The mother of Jesus, known for her faith and obedience to God's will. She is revered for her role in the birth of the Messiah and is a central figure in Christianity.

First appearance: Matthew 1:18

Places in This Verse

Bethany(Al-Eizariya, West Bank today)

A small village located near Jerusalem, known for being the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. It was a significant site during Jesus' ministry.

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

This verse shows Jesus' deep compassion and empathy for those who are mourning, reflecting His understanding of human suffering.

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