Catholic Public Domain Version

Luke 7:9-27 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

9. And upon hearing this, Jesus was amazed. And turning to the multitude following him, he said, "Amen I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith."

10. And those who had been sent, upon returning to the house, found that the servant, who had been sick, was now healthy.

11. And it happened afterwards that he went to a city, which is called Nain. And his disciples, and an abundant crowd, went with him.

12. Then, when he had drawn near to the gate of the city, behold, a deceased person was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her.

13. And when the Lord had seen her, being moved by mercy over her, he said to her, "Do not weep."

14. And he drew near and touched the coffin. Then those who carried it stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."

15. And the dead youth sat up and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.

16. Then fear fell over all of them. And they magnified God, saying: "For a great prophet has risen up among us," and, "For God has visited his people."

17. And this word about him went out to all of Judea and to the entire surrounding region.

18. And the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things.

19. And John called two of his disciples, and he sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are you he who is to come, or should we wait for another?"

20. But when the men had come to him, they said: "John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying: 'Are you he who is to come, or should we wait for another?' "

21. Now in that same hour, he cured many of their diseases and wounds and evil spirits; and to many of the blind, he gave sight.

22. And responding, he said to them: "Go and report to John what you have heard and seen: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor are evangelized.

23. And blessed is anyone who has not taken offense at me."

24. And when the messengers of John had withdrawn, he began to speak about John to the crowds. "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

25. Then what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those who are in costly apparel and finery are in the houses of kings.

26. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Certainly, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

27. This is he of whom it is written: "Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you."