Question

What is the primary purpose of Jesus’ miracle in raising the son of the widow of Nain from the dead?

Answer 1

The widow was completely alone and had no one to provide so Jesus performed a miracle to show he loves and cares for her in her saddest times.

Answer 2

A young man had died, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. ... Jesus said to the dead man, “Young man, I say to thee, arise!” And he who was dead, sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.