John 11:36

Arabic APD 2024 (كِتاب العَهد الجَّديد مِن الكِتاب المُقَدَّس)

و اليَهود قالو: ”شوفو كيف كان بِحِبّو.“

What Does This Mean?

This verse shows the Jews commenting on Jesus's deep love for Lazarus. They are amazed at how much Jesus cared for his friend, even in a difficult situation.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a best friend who is really sick, and your other friends see how worried and sad you get because of it. That’s like what the Jews noticed about Jesus and his friend Lazarus.

Historical Background

John wrote this gospel around AD 90-100 for both Jewish and Gentile Christians. The cultural context is one where Jewish leaders were often suspicious of Jesus's actions, but here they are recognizing a remarkable display of love.

Living It Out Today

Today, if you see someone showing deep care to another person in hard times, like helping a sick friend without expecting anything back, remember this verse and think about the depth of genuine love that can move people.

Topics

• love
• friendship
• faith
• compassion
• resurrection
• miracles

Related Verses

• 1 John 4:7-8
• Romans 5:8
• Matthew 22:39
• John 15:13
• Luke 7:11-16

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 'Jews' mentioned in John 11:36?

The Jews here refer to the Jewish people present at Lazarus's tomb, including both followers of Jesus and those skeptical or hostile towards him.

Why did the Jews notice this about Jesus?

They observed Jesus crying for Lazarus, which was unexpected given his power. This made them realize the depth of his emotional connection to Lazarus.

What can we learn from Jesus' love for Lazarus?

We can learn that true love involves deep care and concern for others, even when it is not expected or understood by others.

How does this verse relate to our understanding of God's love?

It shows us a human example of divine love - Jesus' actions towards Lazarus reflect the kind of love God has for all humans, deeply caring and personal.