Luke 7:11

¶ 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.

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The next day Yeshua, accompanied by his talmidim and a large crowd, went to a town called Na`im.

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

And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.

Commentary on Luke 7:11 (KJV)

This verse marks a transition in Luke's Gospel narrative, setting the scene for a significant event. It follows directly from Jesus' healing of the centurion's servant in Capernaum, indicating His continued ministry activity.

Context

"And it came to pass the day after," indicates a quick movement from the events described in the previous verses (Luke 7:1-10). Jesus and His company are traveling south from Capernaum towards Jerusalem. The city of Nain was a small town located near Shunem, south-east of Nazareth, nestled on the slopes of the Hill of Moreh. It wasn't a major city, suggesting Jesus' ministry reached even smaller, less prominent communities. The presence of "many of his disciples" signifies the growing group of followers who had committed to following Jesus, while the "much people" indicates the wider interest and large crowds often accompanying Him due to His teaching and miracles (see also Mark 3:7-8).

Key Themes

Jesus' Active Ministry: The verse shows Jesus was constantly on the move, taking His message and power to different locations.
Discipleship and Following: The presence of the disciples highlights their commitment to being with Jesus during His journeys.
Public Interest: "Much people" following signifies Jesus' growing reputation and the public's eagerness to see and hear Him.
Setting the Stage: This verse serves as a geographical and relational setup for the powerful miracle that immediately follows in Nain (resurrecting the widow's son).

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "And it came to pass" is a common transition in the King James Version, translating the Greek word egeneto (ἐγένετο), which simply means "and it happened" or "and it was." Luke uses this construction frequently to move the narrative forward. The name Nain (Ναΐν) is thought to derive from a Hebrew word meaning 'pleasant' or 'beautiful', though the town itself was small and seemingly unremarkable before Jesus' visit.

Reflection and Application

Luke 7:11 reminds us that Jesus' ministry was dynamic and mobile, reaching out beyond major centers to smaller communities. It shows the commitment of the early disciples who literally "went with him" on His travels. The large crowd reflects the human need and curiosity drawn to Jesus. For us today, this verse encourages us to consider: Are we actively following Jesus wherever He leads? Are we part of the community of believers journeying with Him? It also prepares us to anticipate God's work in unexpected places, as Jesus' arrival in this small town was divinely purposed to bring life and hope.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

Acts 10:38

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.