Luke 7:15 kjva — And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Luke 7:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 7 — Context

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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.

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And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

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And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about.

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And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

Luke 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 7:15 say?
Luke 7:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.”
Where is Luke 7:15 in the Bible?
Luke 7:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 15.
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 7:15.
What translation should I read Luke 7:15 in?
Luke 7:15 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 7:15?
Luke 7:15 reads (KJVA): “And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.” 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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