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John 11:33 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for John 11:33 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 11 verse 33 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled , was troubled: Gr. he troubled himself”
John 11:33 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 11:33
Jesus' deep emotional response is profound. The Greek 'embrimaomai' (groaned in spirit) suggests intense indignation or strong emotion, possibly anger at sin and death. 'Troubled himself' indicates deliberate emotional engagement—Jesus chose to enter fully into human grief. His response shows both His humanity (genuine emotion) and deity (righteous anger at death's ravage). Christ doesn't merely sympathize; He shares our sorrow. This validates emotional expression in Christian faith.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 11:33
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“again groaning in himself”
“being grieved at the hardening of their hearts”
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice”
“and he cried”
“for his heart yearned over his brother; and he sought a place to weep. He entered into his room”
“Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”
“but one who has been in all points tempted like we are”
“James”
“in the days of his flesh”