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John 11:35

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus wept.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus cried.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus felt the weight of loss and let himself grieve.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, chapter 11, Jesus arrives in Bethany after his friend Lazarus has died and been buried for four days. He is deeply moved by the grief of Lazarus's sisters, Mary and Martha, as well as the mourning crowd, demonstrating His genuine human emotions in the face of death. This event takes place during Jesus' ministry in Judea, shortly before His own crucifixion, underscoring His compassion within the cultural context of Jewish burial customs and expectations of the Messiah.

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