Acts 9:39
What does Acts 9:39 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:39 means
Peter responded immediately to the disciples' urgent request, arising and going with them to Joppa. Upon his arrival, they led him to the upper chamber where Tabitha's body lay. There, he was met by many widows, who were weeping openly and showcasing the coats and garments Tabitha had made for them during her lifetime. This display of handmade clothing emphasized her tangible acts of love and charity, underscoring the profound loss felt by the community.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Peter went with them. And when he had come, they took him into the room: and all the widows were there, weeping and putting before him the coats and clothing which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Peter having risen, went with them, whom having come, they brought into the upper chamber, and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing coats and garments, as many as Dorcas was making while she was with them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Peter rising up went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood about him, weeping and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Peter rising up went with them, whom, when arrived, they brought up into the upper chamber; and all the widows stood by him weeping and shewing him the body-coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
Context
Following the urgent summons from Joppa in verse 38, this verse describes Peter's prompt arrival and entry into the grieving community. The presence of the weeping widows and their display of Tabitha's charitable works powerfully convey the depth of their loss and her impact. This emotional scene creates the setting for Peter's crucial act of intercession and the subsequent miraculous demonstration of God's life-giving power.
v.38And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.
v.39This passage
v.40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 1:24
Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you in scarlet delicately, Who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.
- 1 John 3:18
My little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13
But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.
- 2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.
- Matthew 25:36
naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.
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