Acts 9:39

Translations

Modern

So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And Peter, having risen up, went with them, who, having arrived, brought him into the upper room. And all the widows stood by him, weeping and showing the tunics and garments that Dorcas had made while being with them.

Latin

Exsurgens autem Petrus, venit cum illis. Et cum advenisset, duxerunt illum in cœnaculum: et circumsteterunt illum omnes viduæ flentes, et ostendentes ei tunicas et vestes quas faciebat illis Dorcas.

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English

So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Notes

Acts 9:32–43

These verses describe Peter’s traveling ministry in Judea, especially in towns along the seacoast. As he traveled, God gave him power to do miracles. Peter healed a man named Aeneas and raised a woman named Dorcas from the dead.
Jesus had promised that his disciples would do such works (John 14:12).
Luke often tells stories in pairs. For example, he tells of a man being healed and then a woman being healed (see Luke 13:10–17; 14:1–6). In this passage, Peter heals both a man and a woman.
The people in that area were deeply affected by these miracles. Many people turned to the Lord and believed (Acts 9:35, 42).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter God Works through Prayer Miracles The Growth of the Church The Servant-Leader

Events

Peter heals Aeneas and Dorcasc. AD 38

Related verses

Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
…and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
Proverbs 31:30–31
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Mark 14:8
She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
Matthew 25:36–39
I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’
James 2:15–17
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
Acts 8:2
God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
John 12:8
The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”
Acts 9:36–37
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Parallels

John 11:38–44

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Tabitha: Charitable woman in Joppa whom Peter raised from the dead

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Damascus Dorcas Heal, Healing Joppa Miracle Peter, the Apostle Resurrection Tabitha Upper Room

Topics

Dead (People): Dorcas Dorcas: A Pious Woman of Joppa Dress: Sleeveless Shirt, Called Coat Industry: Dorcas Joppa: Peter Performs a Miracle At Miracles: Convincing Effect of Peter: Visits Joppa; Stays with Simon, the Tanner; Raises Dorcas from the Dead Tabitha: Restored to Life by Peter The Poor: Regard For: Dorcas Widows: Saints: Relieve Women: Made Garments

Acts 9:39

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