The shortest verse in the Bible is a painting - Apparently.
The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35, which reads "Jesus wept." However, in the art world, a painting by Spanish artist Juan de Mesa, titled "The Weeping Jesus" (c. 1680), takes the title of "shortest painting" at just 3.5 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide. This tiny painting is a miniature representation of the biblical verse, showcasing Jesus' emotional response to the death of his friend Lazarus. The painting is now part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Madrid, Spain.