Why Jesus wept: a glimpse into divine compassion

Last Updated: January 9, 2025By

Jesus knew that, in a few minutes, he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead.

And yet, when Jesus saw Mary weeping for her dead brother, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And when he arrived at the tomb, he wept.

Jesus wept.

Why?

Billy Graham had an answer.

This week’s Bible passage: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

This episode originally appeared as Weekly Strength 4.02: Tough Topics — Death on Throwing Mountains.

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