A little boy crying and wiping a tear.

Boy Crying

A little boy crying and wiping a tear.

"And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children." Luke 23:27-28 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus carrying his cross. He is turned to the women who are weeping and following the procession. His arm is raised to them as he comforts them. A soldier walks before the cross and a soldier on horseback rides alongside. Simon takes the rope holding the cross and prepares to take the burden from Jesus. The walls of the city can be seen in the distance.

Jesus Carries His Cross and Comforts the Women Following Him

"And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.…

A Weeping Golden Japanese Cypress.

Cypress

A Weeping Golden Japanese Cypress.

"39 And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?" Matthew 26:39-40 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus praying, on his knees, hands clasped, as an angel emerges from the clouds, carrying the cross. Peter, James, and John are sleeping nearby. Soldiers are marching out of the city gate, towards the garden, in the background.

Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane - Peter, James, and John Fall Asleep

"39 And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible,…

A girl standing in the ocean crying while a crab looks at her.

Girl in Ocean

A girl standing in the ocean crying while a crab looks at her.

A king or nobleman sits on a modest throne with a footstool and comforts a weeping young man kneeling at his feet. Perhaps a medieval rendering of the return of the prodigal son.

King Comforting a Young Man

A king or nobleman sits on a modest throne with a footstool and comforts a weeping young man kneeling…

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go." John 11:43-44 ASV
<p>Illustration of Lazarus walking out of his tomb, wearing burial linens. Martha, Mary, and several other family members are gathered around watching.

Lazarus Walks Out of His Tomb When Jesus Raises Him from the Dead

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came…

"<em>Genus</em> Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail is also less flexible. They are nimble in their movements and mild in their disposition. They have a familiar yet unobtrusive curiosity" &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

White-Throated Sai

"Genus Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail…

"And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light of the fire, and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was with him. But he denied, saying, Woman, I know him not. And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou also art one of them. But Peter said, Man, I am not. And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him; for he is a Galilaean. But Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew." Luke 22:56-60 ASV
<p>Illustration of Peter denying his knowledge of Christ to a woman and a soldier. Peter sits in a courtyard. Jesus walks by (left), with his hands bound by rope, being followed by soldiers. A rooster sits on a windowsill above Peter's head. A column and low wall separate Jesus and Peter.

The Denial of Peter - Jesus Looks at Peter in the Courtyard

"And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light of the fire, and looking stedfastly upon him,…

"<em>Genus</em> Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail is also less flexible. They are nimble in their movements and mild in their disposition. They have a familiar yet unobtrusive curiosity" &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Weeper

"Genus Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail…

Two women in mourning.

Mourning Women

Two women in mourning.