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It became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
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Miracles Point to Jesus
Commentators like Albert Barnes and John Calvin emphasize that the miracle of raising Tabitha was not just an act of kindness. Its primary purpose was to serve as a powerful sign that pointed people to Jesus, leading many to believe in Him and extending the kingdom of the Savior.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And many believed, etc. A similar effect followed when Jesus raised up Lazarus. See John 12:11.
This was the first miracle of this k…
19th Century
Anglican
Many believed in the Lord.—Here, the word 'Lord' is clearly used specifically for the Lord Jesus as the precise object of…
Peter had been instrumental in a number of physical healings (cf. 3:1–10; 5:12–16; 9:32–35) and even pronounced the death sentence on Ananias and S…
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16th Century
Protestant
And many believed. Now manifold fruits of the miracle appear, for God comforted the poor, a godly matron (whose death had been a great los…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it was known throughout all Joppa The report of such a miracle, and wrought upon a person of note, was soon spre…
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…
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