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Luke 7:13

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Mercy and compassionGriefComfortFear

11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd.

12 As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.

When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”

14 Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!”

15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

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BSB
When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”
KJV
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
WEB
When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Don’t cry.”
ASV
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
DARBY
And the Lord, seeing her, was moved with compassion for her, and said to her, Weep not;
BLB
And having seen her, the Lord was moved with compassion toward her and said to her, “Do not weep.”
ÅB
Og da Herren så henne, ynkedes han inderlig over henne og sa til henne: Gråt ikke!
OTB
Da Herren så henne, fikk Han medfølelse med henne og sa, “Gråt ikke.”
B1930
Og da Herren så henne, ynkedes han inderlig over henne og sa til henne: Gråt ikke!

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Cross references

  • Psalms 103:13

    As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

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  • Isaiah 63:9

    In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

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  • Lamentations 3:32–33

    Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.

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  • Hebrews 4:15

    For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

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  • Psalms 86:15

    But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.

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  • Jeremiah 31:20

    Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.

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  • Luke 8:52

    Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.”

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  • Psalms 86:5

    For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.

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