Bible Discussion Thread

Why did Jesus weep for Lazarus?

Joseph,

Scripture does not tell us.

Perhaps He was moved with compassion at knowing the deep grief of those who loved Lazarus

Maybe, as Rick, proposes, He was grieved by the unbelief of those involved in this happening.

These are just some ideas, but as I said, Scripture does not tell us why Jesus wept. It just said that He did weep when at the tomb of Lazarus.

Joseph McClosky This is one of the greatest records displaying the unbelief Jesus Christ still was dealing

with even with His disciples and those that knew him well. The record starts Chapter 11:2 where mary Gets word

to Jesus that was sick.

First word out of Jesus mouth this sickness is not unto death but for the Glory of God.

Now at this time in his ministry setting foot back in judea they could be killed. the number of negatives Jesus

is hit with between verse 8and39 is 9 he's accused of causing that he died he's accused of the disciples going

with him to die, mary lied to her sister saying the master called for her never did.

All of Lazarus friends were there

crying for him he was very well known and respected verse 8 jesus wept in Himself because of the unbelief. He knew

was Going to raise him up because he said it in verse 4. Then look at verse 42 i know that thou hearest me always

but because of the people I said it that they may believe. This is why he wept fighting unbelief.

to raise him because he said that in verse 4