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40 But Jesus answered, “I tell you, if ·my followers didn’t say these things [L they remained silent], then the stones would ·cry out [start shouting].”

Jesus Cries for Jerusalem

41 As Jesus came near Jerusalem, he saw the city and ·cried for [wept over] it, 42 saying, “·I wish you [L If you, even you,] ·knew [recognized] today what would bring you peace. But now it is hidden from ·you [L your eyes].

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40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”(A)

41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it(B) 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.

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