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Luke 7:15 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He who was dead sat up and began to speak. Then he gave him to his mother. "
Luke 7:15
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13 When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Don’t cry.”
14 He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!”
15 He who was dead sat up and began to speak. Then he gave him to his mother.
16 Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”
17 This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region.
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Luke 7:1
"After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum."
Luke 7:2
"A certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death."
Luke 7:3
"When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and save his servant."
Luke 7:4
"When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,"
Luke 7:5
"for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.”"
Luke 7:6
"Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof."
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