John 11:35

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すると、イエスが涙を流し始めた。

この聖句の意味

This verse simply says that Jesus wept. It's a short but powerful statement showing the human side of Jesus, expressing sorrow over Lazarus' death.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine your best friend is so sad because their pet died that they start crying. That’s what happened here: Jesus felt very sad and cried when he saw how much people were hurting about Lazarus dying.

歴史的背景

John, one of Jesus’ disciples, wrote this gospel around 90 AD. It was written for a mixed audience of early Christians and those considering faith in Christ, set against the backdrop of Jewish culture and Roman rule.

今日への適用

When someone you care about is grieving, show them empathy and compassion just as Jesus did here. Actions like listening or offering to help can be comforting.

トピック

• love
• compassion
• humanity of Jesus
• grief
• empathy
• salvation

関連する聖句

• Psalm 34:18
• Matthew 5:4
• James 5:13
• Romans 12:15
• Hebrews 5:7

よくある質問

Why did Jesus weep if he knew he was going to raise Lazarus?

Jesus’ tears weren’t just for Lazarus but also for the pain his friends were feeling. His weeping shows how deeply He cares about human suffering.

How can this verse help me show empathy in my own life?

This verse teaches that showing compassion and crying with someone who is grieving is a sign of love and care, just like Jesus did for Lazarus' family.

What does it mean to say Jesus showed his humanity by weeping?

It means even though Jesus was God, He also fully experienced human emotions. His tears show that he felt the pain of loss and grief just like anyone else would.

Are there other Bible verses that talk about Jesus showing emotion?

Yes, in Mark 3:5, it talks about how Jesus was angry at the hardness of the hearts of the Pharisees. In John 12:27, he expresses distress over his upcoming crucifixion.