Acts 9:42

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.

American Standard Version (1901)

And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And it was made known throughout all Joppe; and many believed in the Lord.

Free Bible Version

The news spread through the whole of Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

And it was knowen throughout all Ioppa, and many beleeued in the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

Plain English Version

Those people that saw her alive, they started telling other people about it, and soon everybody in Joppa heard that story, and a lot of people believed in our leader Jesus.

Translation for Translators

Soon people everywhere in Joppa knew about that miracle, and as a result many people believed in the Lord Jesus.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This matter became known throughout all Joppa, and many people believed on the Lord.

Noah Webster Bible

And it was known throughout all Joppa: and many believed in the Lord.

World English Bible

This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

and it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord;

Context

The Raising of Tabitha

⁴¹Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.⁴²This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.⁴³And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

Summary

Acts 9:42 recounts the miraculous healing of a woman named Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) by the apostle Peter. This event demonstrates the power of God working through Peter, showcasing the authority given to the early church leaders. The restoration of Tabitha to life not only glorifies God but also strengthens the faith of the believers in Joppa who witness this remarkable miracle. It serves as a testimony to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ and His ability to bring life out of death, inspiring hope and belief in the gospel message.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Many believed in the Lord - That is, in Christ Jesus, in whose name and through whose power they understood this miracle to be wrought. This miracle, as well as that at Lydda, was not only the means of strengthening the faith of the disciples, and gaining credit to the cause of Christianity, but also of bringing many sincere converts to the Lord, so that the Church was thereby both builded up and multiplied.