Luke 7:11-17
Chapter 7
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Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples and a large crowd accompanied him.
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As he reached the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; a large crowd of townspeople followed.
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When she saw him, the Lord took pity on her and said:
“Stop crying.”
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Then he approached, touched the stretcher, and the men carrying it stopped.
Jesus then said:
“Young man, I say to you, wake up!”
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And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus returned him to his mother.
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A holy awe came over everyone, and they praised God, saying:
“A great prophet has appeared among us. God has visited his people.”
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This news spread throughout Judea and the surrounding regions.
Commentaries
Raises the Widow’s Son.
Jesus, seeing what was happening, feels compassion and approaches the widow, first comforting her: “Do not weep” (13), then bringing her son back to life, and, in a broader sense, also reviving the woman’s life (15). The presence of Jesus and his word are not only purifying and comforting but also create and restore life.