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Luke 7:15

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 7:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
Luke 7:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
17And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
18And the disciples of John told him of all these things.
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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 he that was dead, etc.] That had been dead, (for he was now alive,) as it was a clear case to all his relations and friends, or they would never have brought him out to bury him: sat up; upon the bed, or bier: and began to speak; both which, his sitting up and speaking, were plain proofs of his being brought to life: and he delivered him to his mother; for whose sake he raised him from the dead, commiserating her case: wherefore, as Christ showed his power in raising the dead man, he discovered great humanity, kindness, and tenderness, in delivering him alive to his mother; which might be done after he came off of the bier, by taking him by the hand, and leading him to his mother, and…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Kg1 17:23, Kg1 17:24; Kg2 4:32-37, Kg2 13:21 Luke 7:16”
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