Luke 7:12 kjv — 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, an…

King James Version

"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."

— Luke 7:12, King James Version

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Luke 7 — Context

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When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

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And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

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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.

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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.

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And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

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

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

Luke 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:12 say?
Luke 7:12 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Luke 7:12 in the Bible?
Luke 7:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 12.
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 7:12.
What translation should I read Luke 7:12 in?
Luke 7:12 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 7:12?
Luke 7:12 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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