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Motivated by Compassion
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' miracle was not primarily a display of power but an outflow of deep, personal compassion. He saw the widow's desperate situation—losing her only son meant social and financial ruin—and was moved with pity. Scholars note this sympathy is a frequent motive for Christ's miracles, showing his profound care for individual suffering.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 7:13
The Lord saw her (ιδων αυτην ο κυριος). The Lord of Life confronts death (Plummer) and Luke may use Κυριος here purposely.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:13
19th Century
Bishop
And when the Lord saw her.—The words are noticeable as being one of the comparatively few instances in which the term “th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:13
The cortege has already gone through the town and is on the way to the place of burial, customarily outside the town. The deceased was the “only so…
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John Gill
On Luke 7:13
17th Century
Pastor
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her
Knowing her case, that she was a widow, and had lost her only so…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 7:11–18
17th Century
Minister
When the Lord saw the poor widow following her son to the grave, he had compassion on her. See Christ's power over death itself.
The gospel …