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As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.
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Scholars debate what the disciples expected from Peter. Some, like Albert Barnes, suggest they simply sought comfort. Others, like the Expositor's Commentary, argue they had faith for a resurrection, emboldened by Aeneas's healing. John Calvin suggests a middle ground: they prepared for burial but still held out hope, humbly asking God to prolong Dorcas's life for the church's benefit.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Was nigh to Joppa. It was about six miles.
They sent unto him, etc. Why they sent is not affirmed. It is probable that they…
Delay not (μη οκνησηις). Ingressive aorist active subjunctive in prohibition. Direct discourse and not indirect as late MSS. have …
19th Century
Anglican
Desiring him that he would not delay.—The better manuscripts give the message somewhat more dramatically, “Do not delay,”…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
The disciples, which had heard, The washing of the corpse shows that the disciples did not know what would happen, for in this way they pr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And since Lydda was near to Joppa Some say it was six miles distant, but it must be eight; since from Jerusalem to J…
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