15 Bible Verses about Tears

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Luke 19:41

And when Jesus got close and saw the city [of Jerusalem], He cried over it,

Luke 23:27

A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including some women who wailed [in grief] and mourned over His plight.

Philippians 3:18

For I have often told you before, and am telling you again with tears in my eyes, that many people are living as the enemies of the cross of Christ [i.e., their lives oppose the purpose of Christ's death].

Luke 6:21

Those of you who now have an appetite [i.e., for doing what is right] are blessed, because you will be satisfied [eventually]. Those of you who cry now [i.e., over your sins] are blessed, because you will laugh [i.e., when you are forgiven later].

2 Timothy 1:3-4

I thank God, whom I worship [or, "serve"] with a clear conscience, as my forefathers did, that I can remember you [i.e., your commitment] continually in my prayers night and day. Remembering how you cried [Note: This was probably when Paul and Timothy last parted], I long to see you [again], so that I can be filled with joy.

Hebrews 5:7

During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God].

James 4:9

Be distressed and grieve and cry [over your sins]; your laughter should turn into grieving and your joy [should turn] into sorrow.

Acts 20:31

So, be very watchful, and remember that for three years I never stopped warning every one of you [about such matters] both night and day with tears [in my eyes].

Hebrews 12:16-17

and that no one becomes immoral or ungodly, like Esau, who sold his right to the firstborn son's inheritance for a single meal. For you recall how, even after he [later] wanted to inherit the blessing, Esau was rejected [by his father Isaac. See Gen. 37:35-40]. For he was not able to get his father to change his mind, even though he tearfully begged him [or, "he was not able to change the situation, even though he shed tears over his loss"].

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Lachrymatory » Bottle » Tears

Tears » Of solicitude over sinners

Acts 20:31

So, be very watchful, and remember that for three years I never stopped warning every one of you [about such matters] both night and day with tears [in my eyes].

Luke 19:41

And when Jesus got close and saw the city [of Jerusalem], He cried over it,

Tears » Of solicitude over sinners » Of disappointment and grief

Tears » Observed by God

Tears » Wiped away

Tears » None in heaven

Tears » Figurative

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