Acts 9:41

41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up , and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive .

Acts 9:41 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 9:41

And he gave her his hand, and lift her up
Off of the bed or bier where she was:

and when he had called the saints and widows;
the disciples, brethren and sisters, who were come together on this occasion, as well as the poor widows she had been kind to; the Ethiopic version reads without a copulative, "the holy widows"; and so might these widows be, even such as are described in ( 1 Timothy 5:10 )

presented her alive;
as Christ did the widow's son of Naam to her, ( Luke 7:15 ) and which no doubt was matter of great joy as well as astonishment to all the saints, and especially to the poor widows.

Acts 9:41 In-Context

39 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.

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 .

41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up , and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive .

42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

43 And it came to pass , that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.