Jesus Wept
John 11:3517 total reviews
Comment from J Patience
I only know the childhood memories of stories from the Bible. I vaguely recall "Lazarus rising from the dead." I didn't know Jesus wept, but I think you nailed it on the head. He had to have been weeping for the sadness he may cause Lazarus when the dead man realizes he is back in the human world and not being shined on by God's heaven anymore. On the other hand, Lazarus now knows what is in store when death really does take him for good, provided he remains a good man. Wouldn't it be nice to know that? But it may also cause him great angst from his raising to his death, knowing what is in store and possibly wishing for it... quite a quandary for Lazarus. Jesus did well to weep.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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I only know the childhood memories of stories from the Bible. I vaguely recall "Lazarus rising from the dead." I didn't know Jesus wept, but I think you nailed it on the head. He had to have been weeping for the sadness he may cause Lazarus when the dead man realizes he is back in the human world and not being shined on by God's heaven anymore. On the other hand, Lazarus now knows what is in store when death really does take him for good, provided he remains a good man. Wouldn't it be nice to know that? But it may also cause him great angst from his raising to his death, knowing what is in store and possibly wishing for it... quite a quandary for Lazarus. Jesus did well to weep.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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Thank you, J Patience. I enjoyed your thoughtful comments.
Patricia
Comment from LisaMay
"Jesus wept" is the shortest verse in the King James Bible, which leaves it a little lacking in elaboration, so thank you for your interpretation of what may be a possible reason for His tears. "I believe Jesus wept for the unthinkable act He needed to do to Lazarus, to take him away from the glory of God" seems a valid summary.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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"Jesus wept" is the shortest verse in the King James Bible, which leaves it a little lacking in elaboration, so thank you for your interpretation of what may be a possible reason for His tears. "I believe Jesus wept for the unthinkable act He needed to do to Lazarus, to take him away from the glory of God" seems a valid summary.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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Thank you, LisaMay. I appreciate your thoughts.
Patricia
Comment from Ben Colder
Jesus summed it up by stating He was the resurrection and life and for sure He is that. The entire ordeal was created for a purpose and that was to demonstrate before man that He was the resurrection and life and those He calls unto Him will live again.
Nobody can come to the Lord but drawn by the Father.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021
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Jesus summed it up by stating He was the resurrection and life and for sure He is that. The entire ordeal was created for a purpose and that was to demonstrate before man that He was the resurrection and life and those He calls unto Him will live again.
Nobody can come to the Lord but drawn by the Father.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Ben, for your contribution to this Biblical story.
Patricia
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That makes so much sense! I'm sure had Lazarus been able to remember his short time with God, he wouldn't have been very pleased with Jesus for pulling him away! This is an excellent contest entry, and I wish you the best of luck! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021
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That makes so much sense! I'm sure had Lazarus been able to remember his short time with God, he wouldn't have been very pleased with Jesus for pulling him away! This is an excellent contest entry, and I wish you the best of luck! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 27-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate your comments and review.
Patricia
Comment from Susan Larson
What an interesting take on this Bible story. People who have technically died but come back to life in earth have described the glory of Heaven. Who knows? MAybe that IS why Jesus wept.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021
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What an interesting take on this Bible story. People who have technically died but come back to life in earth have described the glory of Heaven. Who knows? MAybe that IS why Jesus wept.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Susan. I appreciate your review and comments.
Patricia
Comment from RShipp
'I believe Jesus wept for the unthinkable act He needed to do to Lazarus, to take him away from the glory of God.' (What an intriguing thought!!!) I will ponder on that one.
Well done.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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'I believe Jesus wept for the unthinkable act He needed to do to Lazarus, to take him away from the glory of God.' (What an intriguing thought!!!) I will ponder on that one.
Well done.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you, RShipp. I appreciate your thoughtful response.
Patricia
Comment from royowen
I'm afraid this may be just another theory, I never tried to assume an interpretation, but one I heard makes more sense than the rest. It was, after all, His last miracle here on earth, but more than that, I think He wept because His humanity knew those it wouldn't save, no matter what He did. He still had a deep love for all mankind, let's ask Him when we get there eh. Well done, great write, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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I'm afraid this may be just another theory, I never tried to assume an interpretation, but one I heard makes more sense than the rest. It was, after all, His last miracle here on earth, but more than that, I think He wept because His humanity knew those it wouldn't save, no matter what He did. He still had a deep love for all mankind, let's ask Him when we get there eh. Well done, great write, blessings Roy
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Roy.
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Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Startling take on the theme! I am Biblically-challenged but know of the story from my Christian friends--I've never heard anyone ponder this question--congrats on a thought-provoking piece--startling conjecture!
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Startling take on the theme! I am Biblically-challenged but know of the story from my Christian friends--I've never heard anyone ponder this question--congrats on a thought-provoking piece--startling conjecture!
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Elizabeth. I appreciate you and your comments.
Patricia
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your analysis of the Bible story. I enjoyed reading and reviewing your contest entry. Your lines flow smoothly with great details. I understand your version perfectly. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021
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You did a great job with your analysis of the Bible story. I enjoyed reading and reviewing your contest entry. Your lines flow smoothly with great details. I understand your version perfectly. Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 24-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Jan.
Comment from amada
Very well written story settled in Jesus times. I am thinking as well why Jesus cried, and then, I know he was a human being just like us, we do cry in times of stress and betrays..
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021
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Very well written story settled in Jesus times. I am thinking as well why Jesus cried, and then, I know he was a human being just like us, we do cry in times of stress and betrays..
Comment Written 24-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Amada. I appreciate your comments.
Patricia
