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Nain

Galilee · New Testament · 1 verse

A town in Galilee southeast of Nazareth. The name appears in Luke in the King James text.

About Nain

A town in Galilee southeast of Nazareth.

Its place in the story

Nain was where Jesus met a funeral procession carrying a widow's only son. Moved with compassion, he raised the young man from the dead.

Nain in Scripture (KJV)

“And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.”

Where it leads

At the gate of Nain Jesus raised a widow's son to life, showing his power over death.

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Where is Nain in the Bible?

A town in Galilee southeast of Nazareth. The name appears in Luke in the King James text.

What happened at Nain?

Nain was where Jesus met a funeral procession carrying a widow's only son. Moved with compassion, he raised the young man from the dead.

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