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John 11:38 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 11:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 11 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.”
John 11:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 11:38
Jesus again groans deeply (same term as v. 33), demonstrating sustained emotional engagement. He comes to the tomb, a cave with a stone barrier, typical of first-century Jewish burial. Christ's approach to the tomb symbolizes His confrontation with death itself. The scene previews His own tomb experience—cave sealed by stone, soon to be opened in resurrection. Jesus' groaning may reflect righteous anger at death's power and Satan's temporary victory through sin. He approaches as divine warrior about to plunder death's domain.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 11:38
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“and the Jews weeping who came with her”
“Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (that is”
“which he had hewn out in the rock”
“And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.”
“Mary Magdalene went early”
“that you have dug out a tomb here?' Cutting himself out a tomb on high”
“and said”
“you son of man; with the breaking of your thighs and with bitterness shall you sigh before their eyes.”
“sealing the stone.”
“and said to them”