THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapter 9 - Verse 39

Verse 39. Then Peter arose. See Barnes "Lu 15:8".

And all the widows. Whom Dorcas had benefited by her kindness. They had lost a benefactress; and it was natural that they should recall her kindness, and express their gratitude by enumerating the proofs of her beneficence. Each one would therefore naturally dwell on the kindness which had been shown to herself.

{*} "garments" "mantles" {a} "while she was with them" Joh 12:11