Stood by him (παρεστησαν αυτω). Second aorist active indicative, intransitive, of παριστημ). Vivid picture of this group of widows…

Then Peter arose. See Barnes on Luke 15:8.

And all the widows. Whom Dorcas had benefited by her kindness. They had lost a …

All the widows stood by him weeping.—We have apparently the same organization of charity as that which prevailed in the C…

Joppa (modern Jaffa) was the ancient seaport for Jerusalem. Situated on the coast thirty-five miles northwest of the capital city and ten miles bey…

And Peter arose. It is doubtful whether the messengers declared to Peter the reason why they sent for him; yet it is more likely true that…

Then Peter arose and went with them
After the messengers had delivered their message, and made their request to Pete…

Many are full of good words, who are empty and barren in good works; but Tabitha was a great doer, no great talker. Christians who do not have prop…