Devine Scripture

Luke 7:12

Luke chapter 7 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

Context

v.11And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.

v.12This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 9:41

    And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

  • James 1:27

    Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

  • Job 29:13

    The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

  • 2 Kings 4:16

    And he said, At this season, when the time cometh round, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thy handmaid.

  • 2 Samuel 14:7

    And, behold, the whole family is risen against thy handmaid, and they say, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him for the life of his brother whom he slew, and so destroy the heir also. Thus will they quench my coal which is left, and will leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the face of the earth.

  • 1 Kings 17:18

    And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? thou art come unto me to bring my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son!