Acts 9:41 Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

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New International Version
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive.

New Living Translation
He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then he called in the widows and all the believers, and he presented her to them alive.

English Standard Version
And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Berean Standard Bible
Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

Berean Literal Bible
And having given her his hand, he raised her up. And having called the saints and the widows, he presented her being alive.

King James Bible
And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

New King James Version
Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

New American Standard Bible
And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

NASB 1995
And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

NASB 1977
And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he gave her his hand and raised her up. And calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Amplified Bible
And he gave her his hand and helped her up; and then he called in the saints (God’s people) and the widows, and he presented her [to them] alive.

Berean Annotated Bible
Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints (holy ones) and widows and presented her to them alive.

Christian Standard Bible
He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. He called the saints and widows and presented her alive.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her alive.

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

Contemporary English Version
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Peter called in the widows and the other followers and showed them that Dorcas had been raised from death.

English Revised Version
And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Peter took her hand and helped her stand up. After he called the believers, especially the widows, he presented Tabitha to them. She was alive.

Good News Translation
Peter reached over and helped her get up. Then he called all the believers, including the widows, and presented her alive to them.

International Standard Version
He extended his hand and helped her get up. Then he called the saints, including the widows, and gave her back to them alive.

NET Bible
He gave her his hand and helped her get up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her alive.

New Heart English Bible
He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

Weymouth New Testament
Then, giving her his hand, he raised her to her feet and, calling to him God's people and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

World English Bible
He gave her his hand and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having given her [his] hand, he lifted her up, and having called the holy ones and the widows, he presented her alive,

Berean Literal Bible
And having given her his hand, he raised her up. And having called the saints and the widows, he presented her being alive.

Young's Literal Translation
and having given her his hand, he lifted her up, and having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having given her the hand, he raised her up, and having called the holy ones and the widows, he placed her living before them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And giving her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And offering her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called in the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

New American Bible
He gave her his hand and raised her up, and when he had called the holy ones and the widows, he presented her alive.

New Revised Standard Version
He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up; then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he reached his hand toward her and raised her up, and he called the Saints and the widows and he gave her to them alive.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he gave her his hand, and raised her up. And when he had called in the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

Godbey New Testament
And having given her his hand, he raised her up, and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Haweis New Testament
Then he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling in the saints and the widows, presented her to them alive.

Mace New Testament
Peter lent her his hand, and lift her up; and having called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Weymouth New Testament
Then, giving her his hand, he raised her to her feet and, calling to him God's people and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.

Worrell New Testament
And, having given her his hand, he raised her up; and, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Worsley New Testament
And giving her his hand he raised her up, and calling the saints and widows he presented her alive.

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Context
The Raising of Dorcas
…40Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. 41 Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive. 42This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.…
Cross References
Peter took her by the hand and helped her up.

Acts 3:7
Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.

Mark 1:31
So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.

Mark 5:41
Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

Acts 1:3
After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

1 Kings 17:23
Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared.

Luke 7:15
And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.
Luke 7:14-15
Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

John 11:43-44
After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them.

Matthew 9:25
After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.

1 Kings 17:22-23
And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. / Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared.

2 Kings 4:35-37
Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. / Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.” / She came in, fell at his feet, and bowed to the ground. Then she picked up her son and went out.

Luke 8:54-55
But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” / Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat.

Acts 20:10-12
But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!” / Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. / And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

John 5:21
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.

1 Corinthians 15:15
In that case, we are also exposed as false witnesses about God. For we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead, but He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.


Treasury of Scripture

And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

he gave.

Acts 3:7
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.

Mark 1:31
And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

widows.

Acts 6:1
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

Psalm 146:9
The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

he presented.

Acts 20:12
And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.

Genesis 45:26
And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.

1 Kings 17:23
And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.

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Acts 9
1. Saul, going toward Damascus, is stricken down to the earth,
8. and led blind to Damascus;
10. is called to the apostleship;
18. and is baptized by Ananias.
20. He preaches Christ boldly.
23. The Jews lay wait to kill him;
29. so do the Grecians, but he escapes both.
31. The church having rest, Peter heals Aeneas;
36. and restores Tabitha to life.










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Peter took her by the hand and helped her up.

Having prayed and called Tabitha to rise, Peter personally lifted her from death to life. His action recalls Jesus taking Jairus’s daughter by the hand (Mark 5:41–42), showing that the risen Christ continued His restoring work through His apostle. Tabitha’s resurrection was bodily and visible, demonstrating the Lord’s authority over death and foreshadowing the resurrection promised to all who belong to Him.

Act 3:7 Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up…
Mrk 1:31 So He went to her, took her by the hand…
Mrk 5:41 Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!”…

Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

The believers in Joppa, including the widows whom Tabitha had faithfully served, became witnesses of God’s mercy and power. Their presence confirms the public reality of the miracle and honors the vulnerable members of the church who had mourned her loss. Tabitha’s return strengthened the congregation and led many in Joppa to believe in the Lord (Acts 9:42).

Act 1:3 After His suffering, He presented Himself to them…
1Ki 17:23 Then Elijah took the child, brought him down…
Luk 7:15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak!…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
One of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his boldness in preaching the gospel. In this passage, he performs a miraculous act of raising Tabitha from the dead.

2. Tabitha (also known as Dorcas)
A disciple in Joppa known for her good works and acts of charity. Her death and subsequent resurrection by Peter highlight her importance in the early Christian community.

3. Saints and Widows
Members of the early Christian community in Joppa. The widows, in particular, were mourning Tabitha's death, showcasing the communal care and support within the early church.

4. Joppa
A port city in ancient Israel, significant as a location where Peter performed this miracle, demonstrating the spread of the gospel beyond Jerusalem.

5. The Miracle of Resurrection
The event where Peter, through the power of the Holy Spirit, raises Tabitha from the dead, affirming the power of God working through the apostles.
Teaching Points
The Power of Faith and Prayer
Peter's actions demonstrate the importance of faith and prayer in the life of a believer. We are encouraged to trust in God's power to work through us in miraculous ways.

The Role of Good Works
Tabitha's life exemplifies the impact of good works and charity. As Christians, we are called to serve others and be a light in our communities.

Community and Support
The response of the saints and widows highlights the importance of community in the Christian faith. We are to support and uplift one another, especially in times of need.

God's Sovereignty in Life and Death
The miracle of resurrection underscores God's ultimate authority over life and death, reminding us of the hope we have in Christ.

Witnessing Through Miracles
The miracle served as a powerful testimony to the unbelievers in Joppa, leading many to faith. Our lives should similarly reflect God's power and draw others to Him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 9:41?

2. How does Acts 9:41 demonstrate God's power through Peter's faith and obedience?

3. What role does prayer play in Peter's actions in Acts 9:41?

4. How does Acts 9:41 connect with Jesus' miracles in the Gospels?

5. How can we apply Peter's example of faith in Acts 9:41 today?

6. What does Acts 9:41 teach about the importance of community in faith?

7. How does Acts 9:41 demonstrate the power of faith in miracles?

8. What does Acts 9:41 reveal about the role of apostles in early Christianity?

9. How does the resurrection in Acts 9:41 challenge modern scientific understanding?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 9?


What Does Acts 9:41 Mean
Peter took her by the hand

• The gesture is personal and compassionate, echoing Jesus’ own manner in Mark 1:31 and Mark 5:41, where physical touch accompanies healing.

• Touch affirms the miracle’s reality; Peter’s hand is the human means through which God’s power moves, much like Elisha’s actions in 2 Kings 4:34–35.

• Scripture consistently shows that God engages the whole person—spirit, soul, and body (Psalm 103:2–4).

and helped her up

• Dorcas rises immediately, proving literal resurrection, similar to Elijah with the widow’s son in 1 Kings 17:22 and Jesus with the widow’s son in Luke 7:14–15.

• The phrase underscores complete restoration, not partial recovery; her new strength parallels the lame man leaping in Acts 3:7–8.

• Physical raising symbolizes spiritual revival that follows faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:4–6).

Then he called the saints and widows

• “Saints” refers to all believers at Joppa, while “widows” highlights those Dorcas had served (Acts 9:39).

• Inviting eyewitnesses fulfills the biblical pattern of verified testimony (Deuteronomy 19:15; John 11:45).

• Community matters: miracles build faith corporately, as seen after Peter and John’s healing in Acts 4:23–24.

and presented her to them alive

• The public presentation confirms God’s power and Peter’s apostolic authority (2 Corinthians 12:12).

• Seeing Dorcas alive spurs evangelistic impact—many in Joppa believe in the Lord (Acts 9:42), mirroring the effect of Lazarus’s resurrection in John 12:9–11.

• The event foreshadows the final resurrection promised to all believers (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

summary

Acts 9:41 depicts a literal, bodily resurrection orchestrated by God through Peter. Each action—touching, lifting, summoning witnesses, and presenting Dorcas alive—demonstrates Christ’s continuing power in His church, strengthens the faith of believers, and testifies to the world that Jesus is Lord over life and death.

(41) And when he had called the saints.—See Note on Acts 9:13.

Verse 41. - Raised for lifted, A.V.; calling for when he had called, A.V.; he presented for presented, A.V. The saints and widows; by which we learn that others of the Christians of Joppa besides the widows had come to meet Peter, as was to be expected.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Peter] took
δοὺς (dous)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

her
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

by the hand
χεῖρα (cheira)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.

[and] helped her up.
ἀνέστησεν (anestēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he called
φωνήσας (phōnēsas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5455: From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

saints
ἁγίους (hagious)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

widows
χήρας (chēras)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5503: Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively.

[and] presented
παρέστησεν (parestēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3936: Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.

her [to them]
αὐτὴν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

alive.
ζῶσαν (zōsan)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.


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