Acts 9:40

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(40) But Kefa sent everybody out and knelt down praying and turned to the body, saying, "Tavita arise!" And she opened her eyes and she saw Kefa and sat up.
The F.O.G
[40] Peter sent everyone from the room. Then he knelt and prayed, turning to the body and saying, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up—death defeated by the Messiah's power.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Peter having put them all forth without, having bowed the knees, did pray, and having turned unto the body said, ‘Tabitha, arise;’ and she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she sat up,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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