Luke 7:11
What does Luke 7:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 7:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 7:11 means
Soon after the healing of the centurion's servant, Jesus transitioned His ministry to the city of Nain. He was accompanied by His twelve disciples and a significant multitude of people. This movement shows Jesus' dynamic and extensive ministry, traveling from Capernaum to another city, continuing His work of teaching and miracles, with the crowds consistently following Him as He moved through the region.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And it came about, after a little time, that he went to a town named Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great number of people.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And it came to pass, on the morrow, he was going on to a city called Nain, and there were going with him many of his disciples, and a great multitude,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And it came to pass afterwards that he went into a city that is called Naim: and there went with him his disciples and a great multitude.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it came to pass afterwards he went into a city called Nain, and many of his disciples and a great crowd went with him.
Context
This verse marks a geographical and narrative shift, moving Jesus and His followers from Capernaum to Nain. It sets the stage for the next miraculous encounter, introducing the new location and the continuing presence of a large crowd, which will bear witness to the astounding event that follows.
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