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Why did Jesus weep?

By The Context Bible team on June 8, 2026

John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible: 'Jesus wept.' Why did He weep at Lazarus' tomb when He already knew He was about to raise him from the dead? A careful look at the verbs, the setting, and what tears mean in John.

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