Question:

Why did Jesus weep in John 11:35?

So that we can know that the Lord is able to empathize with us in our suffering. He suffered with Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, and their friends as they felt a sense of loss and sadness over the death of Lazarus.  Was Jesus sad that Lazarus was in Heaven?  Certainly not!  In that the Lord rejoiced.  However, He was saddened by the suffering of those He loved.

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 5:14-16).