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Acts 9:39

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 9:39

Verse 39 of 43

Scripture focus

Then 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.

Acts 9:39 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 9:39

Theological / Devotional

Peter arose. He was ready for any genuine appeal that came to him, especially such an urgent call as came from the Christians in Joppa.

Upper chamber. See on v. 37.

All the widows. Luke shows a special sympathy for womankind (see on Luke 8:2, 3). He mentions “widow” nine times in his Gospel and three times in Acts. The “widows” of the church were the object of a special provision (see on Acts 6:1). The phrase used here suggests that the church at Joppa was also organized for charity.

Coats and garments. Gr. chitones and himatia, respectively (see on Matt. 5:40).

Dorcas made. Rather, “used to make.” It was her custom to make garments for charitable purposes (see on v. 36).

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