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Peter Raises Tabitha

Cited scripture

  • Acts 9:36 — 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.
  • Acts 9:40 — But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
  • Acts 9:41 — And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

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  • Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage