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Undeniable Proof of Life
Commentators note that the man immediately 'sat up' and 'began to speak.' These were not ambiguous signs but clear, undeniable proofs of his resurrection. This demonstrates the completeness of Christ's power over death. Matthew Henry applies this spiritually, suggesting that when Christ gives us new life, it should be evident through our actions and our words of prayer and praise.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 7:15
Sat up (ανεκαθισεν). First aorist active indicative. The verb in the N.T. only here and Ac 9:40. Medical writers often used it of …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:15
19th Century
Bishop
He delivered him to his mother.—Literally, He gave him. The mother was, probably, following at some little dista…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:15
Jesus risked ritual defilement by touching the coffin. He then did what would seem useless—he spoke to a dead person. When the young man returned t…
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John Gill
On Luke 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he that was dead
That had been dead, (for he was now alive,) as it was a clear case to all his relations and fri…
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 …