Luke 7:12

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Just as he approached the gate of the town, there was a dead man being carried out for burial--an only son, and his mother was a widow. A large number of the people of the town were with her.

Cross References

Luke 7:11

Shortly after, Jesus went to a town called Nain, his disciples and a great crowd going with him.

Luke 7:13

When he saw her, the Master was moved with compassion for her, and he said to her: "Do not weep."

Luke 8:42

Because his only daughter, who was about twelve years old, was dying. As Jesus was going, the people were pressing closely round him.

Luke 8:52

And every one was weeping and mourning for her. "Do not weep," Jesus said, "she is not dead; she is asleep."

John 11:19

A number of the Jews had come there to condole with Martha and Mary on their brother's death.

Acts 9:39

Peter returned with them at once. On his arrival, he was taken upstairs, and all the widows came round him in tears, showing the coats and other clothing which Dorcas had made while she was among them.

Acts 9:41

Giving her his hand, Peter raised her up, and, calling in the widows and others of Christ's People, presented her to them alive.

James 1:27

That religious observance which is pure and spotless in the eyes of God our Father is this--to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the world.