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Acts 9:41

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What does Acts 9:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
Acts 9:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
39And 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.
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.
41And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
42And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.
43And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he gave her his hand, and lift her up, etc.] 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 (<540510>1 Timothy 5:10) presented her alive; as Christ did the widow’s son of Naam to her, (<420715>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.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“he gave her his hand, and lifted her up--as his Lord had done to his own mother-in-law (Mar 1:31).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He presented her alive - He exhibited, or showed her to them alive. Compare 1 Kings 17:23. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he gave: Act 3:7; Mar 1:31 widows: Act 6:1; Job 29:13; Psa 146:9; Luk 7:12, he presented, Act 20:12; Gen 45:26; Kg1 17:23; Luk 7:15 Acts 9:42”
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