9. When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him. He turned to the crowd that was following him. He said, "I tell you, even in Israel I have not found anyone whose faith is so strong."
10. Then the men who had been sent to Jesus returned to the house. They found that the servant was healed.
11. Some time later, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples and a large crowd went along with him.
12. He approached the town gate. Just then, a dead person was being carried out. He was the only son of his mother. She was a widow. A large crowd from the town was with her.
13. When the Lord saw her, he felt sorry for her. So he said, "Don't cry."
14. Then he went up and touched the coffin. Those carrying it stood still. Jesus said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!"
15. The dead man sat up and began to talk. Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16. The people were all filled with wonder and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people."
17. This news about Jesus spread all through Judea and the whole country.
18. John's disciples told him about all these things. So he chose two of them.
19. He sent them to the Lord. They were to ask Jesus, "Are you the one who was supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?"
20. The men came to Jesus. They said, "John the Baptist sent us to ask you, 'Are you the one who was supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?' "
21. At that very time Jesus healed many people. They had illnesses, sicknesses and evil spirits. He also gave sight to many who were blind.
22. So Jesus replied to the messengers, "Go back to John. Tell him what you have seen and heard. Blind people receive sight. Disabled people walk. Those who have skin diseases are healed. Deaf people hear. Those who are dead are raised to life. And the good news is preached to those who are poor.
23. Blessed are those who do not give up their faith because of me."
24. So John's messengers left. Then Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, "What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?
25. If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. Those who wear fine clothes and have many expensive things are in palaces.
26. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
27. "He is the one written about in Scripture. It says, " 'I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.' (Malachi 3:1)