And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
Tabitha, also called Dorcas, was a worthy and devoted disciple of Jesus, greatly loved for her charity and kindness to the poor and sorrowful and for her zeal for the truth. Her practical care included making clothing and garments for those in need. Her death was a great loss that the infant church could hardly spare, leaving the believers bereft of her service.
Sent for from Lydda to Joppa because of the healings he had done at Lydda, Peter acted in the upper chamber at Joppa. He put the weeping and wailing friends out of the room. Kneeling down, he prayed fervently to God to restore life and health to her lifeless and pulseless body, and commanded Tabitha to arise.
She opened her eyes and sat up upon seeing Peter. He then took her by the hand and lifted and helped her to her feet. He called and brought the saints or believers and widows back in, and presented and showed her to them alive and living again.
The restoration was to life and health by God and through God's power in answer to Peter's prayer. She was brought back so that her skill and energy could continue blessing others and serving the church. This included continuing to make garments for the poor, so her practical work of service was honored and the demonstration of God's power strengthened the cause of Christ.
Her return from the dead was a great work and demonstration. It brought many in Joppa to faith in Jesus and converted them to belief.
Tabitha, also called Dorcas, was a worthy and devoted disciple of Jesus, greatly loved for her charity and kindness to the poor and sorrowful and for her zeal for the truth. Her practical care included making clothing and garments for those in need. Her death was a great loss that the infant church could hardly spare, leaving the believers bereft of her service.
Sent for from Lydda to Joppa because of the healings he had done at Lydda, Peter acted in the upper chamber at Joppa. He put the weeping and wailing friends out of the room. Kneeling down, he prayed fervently to God to restore life and health to her lifeless and pulseless body, and commanded Tabitha to arise.
She opened her eyes and sat up upon seeing Peter. He then took her by the hand and lifted and helped her to her feet. He called and brought the saints or believers and widows back in, and presented and showed her to them alive and living again.
The restoration was to life and health by God and through God's power in answer to Peter's prayer. She was brought back so that her skill and energy could continue blessing others and serving the church. This included continuing to make garments for the poor, so her practical work of service was honored and the demonstration of God's power strengthened the cause of Christ.
Her return from the dead was a great work and demonstration. It brought many in Joppa to faith in Jesus and converted them to belief.