Bible fact · Text-derived calculation
"Jesus wept" is the shortest verse in this edition
In the World English Bible on BibleKenya, John 11:35 "Jesus wept." is the shortest verse by number of letters. John 11:35
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Jesus wept at Lazarus' tomb, though he was about to raise him; the people said "See how much affection he had for him!" John 11:33–36
Verse lengths depend on the translation: in the WEB, "Jesus wept." has 9 letters; "Always rejoice." (1 Thessalonians 5:16) and "Job answered:" (Job 3:2) are next. 1 Thessalonians 5:16Job 3:2
How this was worked out
Counted letters (A–Z only) in every verse of the World English Bible (Protestant canon, 66 books) as installed on BibleKenya, revision 1ec949ba. Shortest: John 11:35 (9 letters), Job 3:2 (11), 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (13). Other translations and languages give different results.
Counts and numbers that depend on an edition, canon or verse numbering can differ in other Bibles.
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John 11:35 WEB
35Jesus wept.