Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd.
Parallel translations
- WEB Soon afterwards, he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him.
- KJV And 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.
- NKJV Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd.
- NASB Soon afterward Jesus went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large crowd.
- NLT Soon afterward Jesus went with his disciples to the village of Nain, and a large crowd followed him.
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Jesus travels to the town of Nain with His disciples and a large crowd. The setting prepares for a dramatic display of His power over death.
Overview
This verse introduces the raising of the widow's son, unique to Luke. The accompanying crowds set the stage for a public, undeniable miracle. As Jesus approaches a scene of death, the narrative builds toward revealing Him as the Lord who has authority over the grave itself.
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- Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
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