The grave of sin and this world, is no place for those whom Christ has quickened they must come forth. This was a figure of the gospel call, by which dead souls are brought out of the grave of sin: and of the sound of the archangel’s trumpet at the last day, with which all that sleep in the dust shall be awakened, and summoned before the great tribunal. He could have raised Lazarus by the silent exertion of his power and will, and the unseen working of the Spirit of life but he did it by a loud call. He openly made this address to God, with uplifted eyes and loud voice, that they might be convinced the Father had sent him as his beloved Son into the world. Our Lord Jesus has taught us, by his own example, to call God Father, in prayer, and to draw nigh to him as children to a father, with humble reverence, yet with holy boldness. If we take Christ’s word, and rely on his power and faithfulness, we shall see the glory of God, and be happy in the sight. It is a good step toward raising a soul to spiritual life, when the stone is taken away, when prejudices are removed, and got over, and way is made for the word to enter the heart. He sets us an example to withdraw from scenes of giddy mirth, that we may comfort the afflicted.Īnd we have not a High Priest who cannot be touched with a feeling of our infirmities. Tears of compassion resemble those of Christ.īut Christ never approved that sensibility of which many are proud, while they weep at mere tales of distress, but are hardened to real woe. He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. His concern for them was shown by his kind inquiry after the remains of his deceased friend.īeing found in fashion as a man, he acts in the way and manner of the sons of men. In all the afflictions of believers he is afflicted. NLT Then Jesus wept.Īlso see the meaning of Seek First the Kingdom of God Jesus Wept: Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentaryġ1:33-46 Christ’s tender sympathy with these afflicted friends, appeared by the troubles of his spirit. “Jesus wept.” King James Version (KJV) Translation John 11:35 ESV Jesus wept.

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