Luke 7:12-15
“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. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.”

What does Luke 7:12-15 mean?
Luke 7:12-15 in the King James Version reads: "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…
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As we delve into the profound narrative of Luke 7:12-15, we encounter a powerful demonstration of Christ's compassion and authority over death. The scene unfolds as Jesus approaches the city of Nain, where He encounters a heart-wrenching scene: a widow mourning the loss of her…
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O Lord, our God, we come before You today with hearts that are heavy and spirits that seek the comfort of Your presence. As we meditate on the powerful events recorded in Luke 7:12-15, we are reminded of Your boundless compassion and Your ability to bring life and hope where…
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