And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
Parallel translations
- WEB When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it,
- BSB As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it
- NKJV Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it,
- NASB When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it,
- NLT But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep.
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Quick answer
As he nears the city, Jesus sees Jerusalem and weeps over it. The King grieves over a people who will reject him.
Overview
In the midst of the joyful procession Jesus is moved to tears over Jerusalem's coming ruin and spiritual blindness. His weeping reveals the compassionate heart of God toward sinners who refuse their visitation. Even as he goes to die for them, Christ laments the judgment that unbelief will bring.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Luke 13:34–35O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
- Ps 119:136Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
- John 11:35Jesus wept.
- Jer 17:16As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.
- Jer 13:17But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD’s flock is carried away captive.
- Ps 119:158I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
- Jer 9:1Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
- Ps 119:53Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.
- Hos 11:8How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
- Rom 9:2–3That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.
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