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Jesus Wept
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Jesus wept.
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. — read the full passage →
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, — read the full passage →
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
But 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.
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
Oh 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!
These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed.
O 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!
Rejoice evermore.
Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor?
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. — read the full passage →
When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. — read the full passage →
And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the Lord, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. — read the full passage →
The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. — read the full passage →
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
Pray without ceasing.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them; Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, with a very grievous blow.
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. — read the full passage →
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. — read the full passage →
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: — read the full passage →
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; — read the full passage →
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; — read the full passage →
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; — read the full passage →
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; — read the full passage →
But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, — read the full passage →
Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.
She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. — read the full passage →
Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. — read the full passage →
And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
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