Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 7:11-12
Luke 7:11-12. He went into a city called Nain A town situated about a mile or two south of Tabor, and near Endor. And many of his disciples went with him Among these, doubtless, were the twelve appointed to be apostles: for, “it is not to be imagined that he would suffer the chosen witnesses of his miracles to be absent, when so great a miracle was to be performed as the raising a person from the dead, and to be performed so publicly, in the presence of all those who were attending the... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 7:16
Came a fear on all - An “awe” or solemnity at the presence of one who had power to raise the dead, and at the miracle which had been performed.Glorified God - Praised or honored God that he had sent such a prophet.And, That God hath visited his people - Some said one thing and some another, but all expressing their belief that God had showed special favor to the people.Hath visited - See Luke 1:68.The raising of this young man was one of the most decisive and instructive of our Lord’s miracles.... read more