Acts 9:39

And Peter rising up came along with them; whom, on arrival, they led to the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing him the chitoons and himations, so many as Dorcas made, while with them.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

In Context

38And Lydda being near to Joppa, the disciples hearing that Peter is in it, sent two men to him, entreating him, Do not delay to come unto us.

40And Peter having put them all out, and putting down his knees, prayed; and having turned toward the body, said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and seeing Peter sat up.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:36was naked, and ye clothed me: was sick, and ye visited me: was in prison, and ye came unto me.

Mark 14:8She did what she could: she came aforehand to anoint my body for the burial.

John 12:8for you have the poor always with you; but you have not me always.

Matthew Henry on Acts 9:37-43

Tabitha Raised to Life. 36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. 39 Then Peter arose and… Read the whole commentary →

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