Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”
Parallel translations
- WEB The Jews therefore said, “See how much affection he had for him!”
- KJV Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
- NKJV Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”
- NASB So the Jews were saying, “See how He loved him!”
- NLT The people who were standing nearby said, “See how much he loved him!”
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Quick answer
The onlookers remark on Jesus' evident love for Lazarus. His tears testify to genuine affection.
Overview
The Jews rightly read Jesus' weeping as a sign of deep love for his friend. Their observation underscores the authenticity of his emotion. Yet, as the next verse shows, even sincere observers can misjudge his power, setting up the contrast between human assessment and divine intention.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- John 11:3So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.”
- 1 Jn 3:1Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
- 1 Jn 4:9–10This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.
- Rev 1:5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
- Eph 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- 2 Cor 8:8–9I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
- Eph 5:25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
- John 14:21–23Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”
- John 21:15–17When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
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