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John 11:33

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 ,

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And said, where have ye laid him?.... This he might say as man, though he, as the omniscient God, knew where he was laid; and that it might appear there was no juggle and contrivance between him, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He groaned in the spirit - The word rendered “groaned,” here, commonly denotes to be angry or indignant, or to reprove severely, denoting violent agitation of mind. Here it also evidently denotes…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He groaned in the spirit, etc. - Here the blessed Jesus shows himself to be truly man; and a man, too, who, notwithstanding his amazing dignity and excellence, did not feel it beneath him to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 11:33-44

Here we have, I. Christ's tender sympathy with his afflicted friends, and the share he took to himself in their sorrows, which appeared three ways: -

1. By the inward groans and troubles of his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Sign

33. weeping … weeping The repetition is for emphasis, and to point a contrast which is the key to the passage.

he groaned in the spirit Better, He was angered in the spirit. The word…