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Raising the Widow's Son at Nain

Cited scripture

  • Luke 7:12 — 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.
  • Luke 7:14 — And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
  • Luke 7:15 — And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

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3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

5 passages from 4 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church · 2 passages
  • Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage
  • Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew · 1 passage
  • Confessions · 1 passage