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Luke 7:13

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What does Luke 7:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
Luke 7:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole.
11And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.
12Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
13And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
14And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
15And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
16And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, etc.] Knowing her case, that she was a widow, and had lost her only son: and said unto her, weep not; signifying, that he would help her, which he did without being asked to do it, as usual in other cases.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the Lord--"This sublime appellation is more usual with Luke and John than Matthew; Mark holds the mean" [BENGEL]. saw her, he had compassion, &c.--What consolation to thousands of the bereaved has this single verse carried from age to age!”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:13-14 The word translated coffin may refer to a casket or a funeral bier. A Jew was rendered unclean by touching a dead body or the coffin or bier (Lev 21:1, 11-12). As when he touched the man with leprosy (Luke 5:13), however, Jesus was not defiled. He replaced disease and death with cleansing and life.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Jdg 10:16; Psa 86:5, Psa 86:15, Psa 103:13; Isa 63:9; Jer 31:20; Lam 3:32, Lam 3:33; Mar 8:2; Joh 11:33-35; Heb 2:17, Heb 4:15 Weep not: Luk 8:52; Jer 31:15, Jer 31:16; Joh 20:13, Joh 20:15; Co1 7:30; Th1 4:13 Luke 7:14”
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