The Way
The Funeral at Nain
A funeral procession halted at the town gate
Story
Jesus went to a village called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he drew near the town gate, a funeral procession was coming out. The dead man was the only son of a widow. Many people of the town walked beside the mother, weeping.
When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her. Do not weep. Then he stepped forward and touched the bier, and those carrying it stood still. At the town gate, where the wailing had fallen quiet, his voice rang out. Young man, I say to you, get up.
The dead man sat up and began to speak. Jesus gave him back to his mother. Everyone was gripped with awe and gave glory to God. A great prophet has appeared among us. God has come to help his people. This news spread through all of Judea and the surrounding region.
Walk this scene on the map →His Words
Do not weep.
Young man, I say to you, get up.
A great prophet has appeared among us. God has come to look after his people.
The sayings are fresh renderings of the original meaning in today's language. Text: Lk 7:11–17
Background
Nain lay at the foot of the Hill of Moreh, and on the far side of that hill was Shunem, where Elisha raised the Shunammite woman's son. That memory may be part of why the people thought of a great prophet.
Pause and Reflect
Am I passing by people who are bearing their grief alone?