John 11:33
“When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,”

What does John 11:33 mean?
John 11:33 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled." This verse comes from the story of the resurrection of Lazarus, a significant miracle…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Groaning of Grace: Understanding Jesus' Compassion in Our Grief
In the heart-wrenching story recorded in John 11, we encounter the profound depths of human sorrow interlaced with divine compassion. Verse 33 captures a pivotal moment in this narrative: "When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he…
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Gracious and Everlasting Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart heavy with the burdens of sorrow and grief. I reflect on the profound scene captured in John 11:33, where it is written, "When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which…
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