Luke 19:41
When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it,
World English Bible
In The King James Version
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
In Context
40He answered them, “I tell you that if these were silent, the stones would cry out.”
Cross References
Psalms 119:53Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.
Psalms 119:158I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don’t observe your word.
Jeremiah 13:17But if you will not hear it, my soul will weep in secret for your pride. My eye will weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
Hosea 11:8“How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within me, my compassion is aroused.
John 11:35Jesus wept.
Matthew Henry on Luke 19:29-41
Christ's Entry into Jerusalem. 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath… Read the whole commentary →