Luke 7:11 net — Raising a Widow’s Son Soon afterward Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with hi…

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"Raising a Widow’s Son Soon afterward Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him."

— Luke 7:11, NET Bible

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Luke 7 — Context

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For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me. I say to this one,‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another,‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave,‘Do this!’ and he does it.”

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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him. He turned and said to the crowd that followed him,“I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith!”

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So when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave well.

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Raising a Widow’s Son Soon afterward Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him.

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As he approached the town gate, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother(who was a widow), and a large crowd from the town was with her.

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When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her,“Do not weep.”

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Then he came up and touched the bier, and those who carried it stood still. He said,“Young man, I say to you, get up!”

Luke 7:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:11 say?
Luke 7:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Raising a Widow’s Son Soon afterward Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him.”
Where is Luke 7:11 in the Bible?
Luke 7:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 11.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 7:11.
What translation should I read Luke 7:11 in?
Luke 7:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 7:11?
Luke 7:11 reads (NET): “Raising a Widow’s Son Soon afterward Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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