9:39,40
Peter was taken up to the room where Dorcas was lying. The scene was typical of Jewish custom of the time. The widows showed Peter the handiwork that Dorcas had made during her lifetime, this was a mark of the respect that she was held in. In a manner reminiscent of some of the healings Jesus carried out, Peter sent the mourning widows out of the room. However, in a manner different from Jesus, Peter got on his knees and prayed. He then commanded Tabitha to get up. The same healing power was at work as when Jesus was with them physically, but the power came from Jesus, not from Peter. Tabitha “woke up and then sat up.
9:41-43
Peter then took her by the hand and helped her up. The believers, especially the widows, were invited back and Tabitha was presented to them. The widows had seen Tabitha well and truly dead, so would appreciate the full nature of the miracle. Unsurprisingly, the miracle became known all over the region. Many people believed in the Lord. Miracles can serve a purpose in people coming to faith. Peter stayed in the town for a while. Simon would have worked with animal hides.
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