Could it be that Jesus WEPT because he had to bring Lazarus back to earth from rest? Could it be that Lazarus had gone on to rest in Heaven and Jesus (God) had to bring him back to this sin-filled world just for the edification of those living? Food for thought...
I have read and discussed this powerful verse many times, and ultimately have concluded that while I am here on earth I will likely never have answers to questions like this one. However, I am completely positive that with faith in God, that is bigger than I will even comprehend, that I don’t need answers. I just accept that God’s Son wept… and I believe it is because He loves us more than we will ever fully understand.