John 11:36
John 11:36 in Multiple Translations
Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”
Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
The Jews therefore said, Behold how he loved him!
So the Jews said, See how dear he was to him!
“See how much he loved him,” the Jews said.
Then saide the Iewes, Beholde, how he loued him.
The Jews, therefore, said, 'Lo, how he was loving him!'
The Jews therefore said, “See how much affection he had for him!”
Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
The Jews therefore said: Behold how he loved him.
Then some of the Jews said, “Look how much he loved Lazarus!”
The people saw Jesus crying, and some of them said, “Look at him. He really loved his friend.”
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Study Notes — John 11:36
- Context
- Cross References
- John 11:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 11:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 11:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 11:36
- Trapp's Commentary on John 11:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 11:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 11:36
- Cambridge Bible on John 11:36
- Whedon's Commentary on John 11:36
- Sermons on John 11:36
Context — Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary
36Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”
37But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?” 38Jesus, once again deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 11:3 | So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” |
| 2 | 1 John 3:1 | Behold 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. |
| 3 | 1 John 4:9–10 | This 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. And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. |
| 4 | Revelation 1:5 | and 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, |
| 5 | Ephesians 5:25 | Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her |
| 6 | 2 Corinthians 8:8–9 | I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. |
| 7 | John 14:21–23 | Whoever 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.” Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?” Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. |
| 8 | John 21:15–17 | When 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.” Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. |
| 9 | Ephesians 5:2 | and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. |
John 11:36 Summary
This verse shows that Jesus loved Lazarus very much, and the people around Him could see that. It's like when we love someone so much that it hurts us to see them hurt, as seen in John 11:35 where it says Jesus wept. Jesus' love for Lazarus is an example of God's love for us, which is patient, kind, and selfless, as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. We can learn from Jesus' example to love others with the same kind of love and compassion, and to trust in God's goodness even in hard times, as written in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Jews comment on Jesus' love for Lazarus?
The Jews noticed Jesus' emotional response to Lazarus' death, which revealed the depth of His love for him, as seen in John 11:36, and this is reminiscent of the love God has for us, as stated in John 3:16 and 1 John 4:19.
What does this verse reveal about Jesus' character?
This verse shows Jesus' compassion and humanity, as He wept for His friend Lazarus, demonstrating that He is a God who cares deeply for His people, much like it is written in Matthew 9:36 and Isaiah 53:3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teachings on love?
The Bible teaches us to love one another, as commanded in John 13:34 and 1 John 4:7-8, and Jesus' love for Lazarus is a beautiful example of this, showing us what it means to love selflessly and sacrificially, as seen in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
What can we learn from the Jews' observation of Jesus' love?
We can learn that our actions and emotions can reveal our love for others, and that people are watching us to see if our faith is genuine, as written in Matthew 5:16 and 1 Peter 2:12, so we should strive to demonstrate Christ's love to those around us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have experienced God's love in your life, and how can you share that with others?
- How can you show love and compassion to those around you, just like Jesus did for Lazarus?
- What does this verse teach you about the importance of empathy and emotional connection in relationships?
- How can you balance your emotions with faith, like Jesus did in this situation, and what does Psalm 56:8 and Romans 8:28 teach us about this?
- In what ways can you be more like Jesus in your interactions with others, demonstrating love and care for those around you?
Gill's Exposition on John 11:36
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 11:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 11:36
Trapp's Commentary on John 11:36
Ellicott's Commentary on John 11:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 11:36
Cambridge Bible on John 11:36
Whedon's Commentary on John 11:36
Sermons on John 11:36
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Demonstration of Christ's Love. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches on the profound love of Christ, drawing parallels between the astonishment of the Jews at Jesus' love for Lazarus and the incomprehensible love Christ has sh |
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God Can Meet Our Every Need by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of even a brief contribution in a meeting. He encourages listeners to trust in God's ability to bless others through their short wo |
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John 11 by Paul Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not skimming over the stories in the Gospels as mere entertainment, but rather seeing them as applicable to our lives. The |
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Christ's Revelation to His Friends by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how the Lord Jesus manifests Himself to His friends. The speaker emphasizes that all truth is simple because truth is a person, Jesus. The ser |
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Do All Things Work Together for Good? by Ernest C. Reisinger | In this sermon, the speaker begins by using a hypothetical scenario to illustrate the importance of having complete control over all variables in order to achieve a goal. He then s |
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Sickness by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle's sermon 'Sickness' emphasizes the profound message sent by Martha and Mary to Jesus, 'The one You love is sick,' illustrating the importance of turning to Christ in time |
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Beloved, and Yet Afflicted by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that Jesus loves Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, yet they faced affliction, illustrating that love does not exempt us from suffering. He explains that sickness |







