Luke 7:14 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²Now 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.

¹³And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

¹⁴And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

¹⁵And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

¹⁶And 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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Reflection Questions

How does the story of the young man’s resurrection impact your view of life and death?

What does Jesus' compassion in this verse mean for you personally?

When have you felt a need for resurrection in your own life?

Life Application

faith

Trust in Jesus' power to bring new life to difficult situations.

relationships

Reach out to those who are grieving, offering support and hope.

People in This Verse

JesusNT

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity through His death and resurrection.

First appearance: Matthew 1:1

Places in This Verse

Nain(Nain, Israel today)

A small town in Galilee known for the miracle of raising the widow's son by Jesus.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

In this verse, Jesus demonstrates his power over death by raising a young man, showcasing his compassion and authority as the giver of life.

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