Which of the following is one of the shortest verses?

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This question tests recognizing the shortest verse by word count in common English translations. The two-word verse, “Jesus wept,” from John 11:35, is widely cited as the shortest verse in English Bible text, so it stands out as the best answer. The other listed verses are much longer in English, with John 3:16 being a lengthy sentence about God’s love and eternal life, Psalm 23:4 continuing with a longer statement about walking through the valley and God’s guidance, and Genesis 1:1 opening the creation account with a full opening sentence. Since the goal is to pick the shortest verse, the two-word option is the correct choice.