Acts 9:36-43 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas… I. THERE PRECEDES — 1. Sorrow and sympathy of a mourning Church: the weeping widows. 2. Prayer of God's believing servants: the praying Peter. 3. The awakening call of the Divine Word: Tabitha, arise. II. THERE FOLLOWS — 1. The first signs of life in an awakened soul: she opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up. 2. Friendly assistance for the life yet weak: he gave her his hand and lifted her up. 3. Loving reception into the Church: he presented her alive. 4. A blessed impression upon many. (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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