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Connecting Statement:
The story of Tabitha ends in verse 42. Verse 43 tells us what happens to Peter after the story ends. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory)
put them all out of the room
"told them all to leave the room." Peter had everyone leave so he could be alone to pray for Tabitha.
gave her his hand and lifted her up
Peter took hold of her hand and helped her stand up.
the believers and the widows
The widows were possibly also believers but are mentioned specifically because Tabitha was so important to them.
This matter became known throughout all Joppa
This refers to the miracle of Peter's raising Tabitha from the dead. It can be stated in active form. AT: "People throughout all Joppa heard about this matter" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
believed on the Lord
"believed in the gospel of the Lord Jesus"
It happened that
"It came about that." This introduces the beginning of the next event in the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent)
Simon, a tanner
"a man named Simon who made leather from animal skins"