Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only born† son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 7:12 in context
Luke 7:9–15
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When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude who followed him, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel.”
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Those who were sent, returning to the house, found that the servant who had been sick was well.
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Soon afterwards, he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him.
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Selected verse
Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only born† son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her.
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When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Don’t cry.”
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He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!”
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He who was dead sat up and began to speak. Then he gave him to his mother.
Source notes
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- The phrase “only born” is from the Greek word “μονογενη”, which is sometimes translated “only begotten” or “one and only”.
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