Acts 9:40 bbe — But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, ge…

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"But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up."

— Acts 9:40, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 9 — Context

37

And it came about, in those days, that she got ill and came to her death: and when she had been washed, they put her in a room which was high up.

38

And because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having knowledge that Peter was there, sent two men to him, requesting him to come to them straight away.

39

And Peter went with them. And when he had come, they took him into the room: and all the widows were there, weeping and putting before him the coats and clothing which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

40

But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up.

41

And he took her hand, lifting her up; and, sending for the saints and widows, he gave her to them, living.

42

And news of it went all through Joppa, and a number of people had faith in the Lord.

43

And he was living in Joppa for some time with Simon, a leather-worker.

Acts 9:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:40 say?
Acts 9:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up.”
Where is Acts 9:40 in the Bible?
Acts 9:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 40.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 9:40.
What translation should I read Acts 9:40 in?
Acts 9:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 9:40?
Acts 9:40 reads (BBE): “But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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