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Adventistische Schriften über: "Why did Jesus weep in John 11? Was it because of sin or the loss of a loved one?"
Answer
The provided documents do not contain a detailed or specific explanation of the account in John 11 nor the exact reasons why Jesus wept on that particular occasion. However, they generally mention that the Savior was deeply identified with all the sorrows of humanity and felt a tender sympathy for fallen and suffering humanity.
Although it is recognized that Jesus was a "Man of Sorrows" who opened his heart to human afflictions, the texts focus more on his general compassionate character and do not directly analyze the event of Lazarus' death.
The Savior's Compassion for the Afflicted
»Our Savior was truly a Man of Sorrows, and experienced in brokenness, because He opened His heart to all the afflictions of men. But although His life was of self‑denial and shadowed by pain and care, His spirit was not broken. ... His heart was a spring of life, and wherever He went He brought rest and peace, joy and rejoicing.«
Sympathy for Suffering Humanity
»The tender sympathies of our Savior were awakened by the fallen and suffering humanity. If you wish to be His followers, you must cultivate compassion and sympathy. Indifference to human misfortunes must give way to a living interest in the sufferings of others.«
Original Sources (English)
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