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The Widow's Son at Nain

Galilee Ministry · Nain

Luke 7:14

Luke 7:11–17

11The next day, Jesus traveled to a town called Nain. A large crowd and many of his disciples went along with him. 12As he approached the town gate, a funeral procession was coming out. The dead man was the only son of a widow, and a large crowd from the town was with her. 13When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said, "Don't cry." 14Then he walked up and touched the bier, and the men carrying it stopped. He said, 'Young man, I tell you—get up!' 15The dead man sat up and began to talk! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother. 16Everyone was filled with fear, and they praised God, saying, "A great prophet has risen among us!" and "God has visited his people!" 17News about Jesus spread throughout all of Judea and the entire surrounding region.

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What happened?

As Jesus came near the gate of the town of Nain, a dead man was being carried out. He was the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Jesus had compassion on her and told her not to weep. He touched the coffin and told the young man to get up. The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

Who is here?

  • A widow
  • Her son

Where did this happen?

Nain

A town Jesus visited with his disciples and a large crowd.

Where this fits

Event 9 of 20 in Galilee Ministry: Teaching, healing and miracles in Galilee, around Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee.

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