KJV ORIGINAL
And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The dead guy actually sat up and started talking. Then Jesus gave him back to his mom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus doesn't just heal, he brings people back to life and reunites families.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, in the village of Nain, Jesus encountered a funeral procession for a widow's only son, an event described in the Gospel of Luke. This was a time when widows in Jewish society were highly vulnerable, often facing poverty and social isolation without male relatives for support. By raising the son from the dead, Jesus demonstrated his authority over death and fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's compassion and power.
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