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John 11:38

John 11:38
Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Jesus therefore groaning in himself,.... Not only through grief, just coming up to the grave, where his dear friend lay,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

It was a cave - This was a common mode of burial. See the notes at Mat 8:28. A stone lay upon it - Over the mouth of the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

It was a cave, etc. - It is likely that several of the Jewish burying-places were made in the sides of rocks; some were…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 11:33-44

Here we have, I. Christ's tender sympathy with his afflicted friends, and the share he took to himself in their sorrows,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

groaning in himself See on Joh 11:11. This shews that - inHis spirit" not - atHis spirit" is the right translation…