Widow's Son at Nain Raised

Illustration of Widow's Son at Nain Raised

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus encounters a funeral procession outside the town of Nain, where a widow mourns the death of her only son, leaving her without support in a society that offered few protections for such women. Moved by compassion, he halts the procession, touches the bier, and commands the young man to arise, restoring him to life so that he sits up and speaks. The event reveals Jesus' unique authority over death, echoing earlier prophetic acts like those of Elijah while confirming his identity as a greater prophet and the promised Messiah. Crowds respond by glorifying God and spreading word of the miracle throughout Judea, highlighting themes of mercy for the marginalized and pointing toward the resurrection hope central to Christian Scripture.

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Resurrection
Testament
New Testament
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The Miracle

Luke 7:11-17

A11nd it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

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Did You Know?

1

Jesus saw the widow weeping as they carried her only son out for burial.

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He had compassion on her and said 'Young man, I say to you, arise.'

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The dead man sat up and began to speak. Jesus gave him back to his mother.

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This is one of three resurrection miracles recorded in the Gospels.