Tabitha, also known by the Greek name Dorcas, was a Christian disciple in Joppa who was known for her generosity and good deeds, especially toward widows and the poor. She is best known for being raised from the dead by the apostle Peter, which led many to believe in the Lord.
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Tabitha Presented as a Believing Disciple
Tabitha is introduced as a disciple in Joppa who was full of good deeds and acts of mercy. She was known for her care for the poor and needy in the church.
When Peter arrived, he was taken up to the room where Tabitha lay. All the widows stood weeping around him, showing him the tunics and robes that Tabitha had made for her while she was still alive.
39So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room, and all the widows stood around him weeping and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
Peter asked everyone to leave, knelt down and prayed, then turned to the dead body and said: "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up. He reached out his hand and helped her up.
40Peter sent them all out of the room, knelt down, and prayed. Then he turned to the body and said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.