Luke 7:15

And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

King James Version

In Context

14And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

16And 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.

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Cross References

1 Kings 17:23And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.

2 Kings 6:7Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.

Matthew Henry on Luke 7:12-19

The Widow of Nain. 11 And 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… Read the whole commentary →

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