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Bible verse
John 11:35
“Jesus wept.”
What it means
The shortest verse in the Bible, and one of the most tender. At the grave of His friend Lazarus, Jesus wept, even knowing He was about to raise him. God is not distant from your grief. He enters it, and weeps with you.
John 11:35 at a glance
| Reference | John 11:35 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 11 |
| Topic | grief |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Luke 19:41
- Hebrews 4:15
- John 11:33
- Isaiah 53:3
- Jeremiah 13:17
- Psalms 119:136
- Job 30:25
- Hebrews 2:16-17
- Genesis 43:30
- Isaiah 63:9
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 11:35?
It is in John, in John 11. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 11:35?
Readers most often set it beside Luke 19:41, Hebrews 4:15, John 11:33, Isaiah 53:3. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 11:35?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about John 11:35 is hidden from you. We bring you John 11:35, grief. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of John 11 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 11:35 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
