The Raising of Tabitha

(John 11:38–44)

36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas),[fn] who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. 37 At that time, however, she became sick [and] died, and her body was washed [and] placed in an upper room.[fn] 38 [Since] Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was [there], sent[fn] to urge him, “Come to them[fn] without delay.”

39 [So] Peter got up [and] went with them. On his arrival, they took [him] to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing [him] [the] tunics and [other] clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

40 Then 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.

42 [This] became known all over Joppa, and many [people] believed in the Lord. 43 And [Peter] stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner [named] Simon.