The answer is: Widow's son

Luke 7:11-17

In Luke 7:11-17, you encounter one of those heart-tugging moments that highlight the compassion Jesus had for humanity. As He enters the town of Nain, He comes upon a funeral procession for a widow's only son. The fact that she’s a widow adds another layer to her grief; she has already lost her husband and is now faced with the loss of her son, likely her only source of support.

The miracle itself is magnificent. Instead of just expressing sympathy, Jesus does something extraordinary. He tells her, “Do not weep,” and then in an awe-inspiring moment, He raises her son, presenting him back to her alive! What’s intriguing here is that it announces Jesus not just as a healer, but as someone who has power over death, embodying hope and restoration.

Nain means "beauty" or "delight," and here, that meaning does a quick flip. The town that should symbolize joy becomes a backdrop for sorrow. Jesus steps into this moment of misery and turns it into an occasion of beauty—a living echo of His teaching that the mourning will be consoled (a note that resonates through several teachings).

This story parallels other resurrection accounts in the Bible, like Elijah and the widow’s son (1 Kings 17:17-24) and even hints at future resurrection of believers—a core idea in wider scriptural narratives. So when diving into the depth of this passage, there’s a treasure trove of continuity that connects Jesus' mission with the broader themes of reassurance and resurrection sprinkled throughout the Bible.