The next day Jesus went to a town called Nain. His followers and a large crowd were travelling with him. When he came near the town gate, he saw a funeral. A mother, who was a widow, had lost her only son. A large crowd from the town was with the mother while her son was being carried out.

When the Lord saw her, he felt very sorry for her. Jesus said to her, "Don't cry." He went up to the coffin and touched it. The men carrying the coffin stopped. Jesus said, "Young man, I tell you, get up!" And the son sat up and began to talk. Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

All the people were amazed. They began praising God. They said, "A great prophet has come to us! God is taking care of his people."

This news about Jesus spread through all Judea and into all the places around there.

(Luke 7:11-17)