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Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
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Prayer Precedes Power
Commentators highlight that before performing this incredible miracle, Peter first cleared the room and knelt in prayer. This act demonstrates his complete dependence on God. Scholars like Calvin note that this humility prevents superstition, making it clear that the power came from God, not from Peter's own holiness. It's a model for all believers: powerful works for God are rooted in private communion with Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But Peter put them all forth. From the room. See a similar case in Matthew 9:25. Why this was done is not said. Perhaps because hâŠ
Put them all forth (ΔÎșÎČαλÏÎœ Î”ÎŸÏ ÏαΜÏαÏ). Second aorist (effective) active participle of ΔÎșÎČαλλÏ, a rather strong word, perhaps witâŠ
19th Century
Anglican
Peter put them all forth.âWe may, perhaps, trace in Peterâs action his recollection of what our Lord had done in the caseâŠ
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Peter had been instrumental in a number of physical healings (cf. 3:1â10; 5:12â16; 9:32â35) and even pronounced the death sentence on Ananias and SâŠ
16th Century
Protestant
When they were all put forth. When he takes time to pray, he still seems to doubt what the outcome will be. When he healed Aeneas, he brokâŠ
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Peter put them all forth As he had seen his Lord and Master do, when he raised the daughter of Jairus from the dead, âŠ
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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 propâŠ
