Luke 7:11-17

GOD’S WORD Translation

Jesus Brings a Widow’s Son Back to Life

¹¹ Soon afterward, Jesus went to a city called Nain. His disciples and a large crowd went with him. ¹² As he came near the entrance to the city, he met a funeral procession. The dead man was a widow’s only child. A large crowd from the city was with her.

¹³ When the Lord saw her, he felt sorry for her. He said to her, “Don’t cry.”

¹⁴ He went up to the open coffin, took hold of it, and the men who were carrying it stopped. He said, “Young man, I’m telling you to come back to life!” ¹⁵ The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

¹⁶ Everyone was struck with fear and praised God. They said, “A great prophet has appeared among us,” and “God has taken care of his people.” ¹⁷ This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding region.