Acts 9:41
What does Acts 9:41 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:41 means
Peter offered Tabitha his hand and helped her to stand up. He then called back the saints and widows, who had been put out of the room, and presented her to them alive. This public presentation removed all doubt about the miracle, confirming her full restoration. The joyous reunion affirmed God's power and compassion, bringing comfort to the grieving community and strengthening their faith in the Lord.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he took her hand, lifting her up; and, sending for the saints and widows, he gave her to them, living.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having given her <FI>his<Fi> hand, he lifted her up, and having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And giving her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And having given her [his] hand, he raised her up, and having called the saints and the widows, presented her living.
Context
Following Tabitha's miraculous resurrection in verse 40, this verse describes Peter's actions in confirming and revealing the miracle. The act of presenting her alive to the assembled saints and widows is crucial for validating the event. This public display will directly lead to the widespread belief reported in the next verse, solidifying the impact of this extraordinary sign on the Joppa community.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 45:26
And they told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And his heart fainted, for he believed them not.
- Luke 7:15
And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
- Acts 20:12
And they brought the lad alive, and were not a little comforted.
- Mark 1:31
and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
- Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
- Acts 3:7
And he took him by the right hand, and raised him up: and immediately his feet and his ankle-bones received strength.
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