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Verse	Translation	Text
Ac 9:38	King James	And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
the disciples sent unto Peter--showing that the disciples generally did not possess miraculous gifts [BENGEL].

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

the disciples sent unto Peter--showing that the disciples generally did not possess miraculous gifts [BENGEL].

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Was neigh to Joppa - See the notes on Act 9:32. They sent unto him ... - Why they sent is not affirmed. It is probable that they desired his presence to comfort and sustain them in their affliction. It is certainly possible that they expected he would restore her to life; but as this is not mentioned; as the apostles had as yet raised up no one from the dead; as even Stephen had not been restored to life, we have no authority for assuming, or supposing, that they had formed any such expectation.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Was neigh to Joppa - See the notes on Act 9:32.

They sent unto him ... - Why they sent is not affirmed. It is probable that they desired his presence to comfort and sustain them in their affliction. It is certainly possible that they expected he would restore her to life; but as this is not mentioned; as the apostles had as yet raised up no one from the dead; as even Stephen had not been restored to life, we have no authority for assuming, or supposing, that they had formed any such expectation.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
That he would not delay (μὴ ὀκνῆσαι) The best texts read ὀκνήσῃς putting the request in the form of a direct address, Delay not. To come (διελθεῖν) Lit., to come through. Rev., come on.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

That he would not delay (μὴ ὀκνῆσαι)

The best texts read ὀκνήσῃς putting the request in the form of a direct address, Delay not.

To come (διελθεῖν)

Lit., to come through. Rev., come on.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
The disciples sent to him - Probably none of those at Joppa had the gift of miracles. Nor is it certain that they expected a miracle from him.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

The disciples sent to him - Probably none of those at Joppa had the gift of miracles. Nor is it certain that they expected a miracle from him.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Sent unto him - desiring - that he would not delay to come - Tabitha died at Joppa, and Peter was at Lydda, about four leagues distant. But why did they send for Peter? We cannot tell. It is not likely that they had any expectation that he should raise her from the dead; for none of the apostles had as yet raised any; and if God did not choose to restore Stephen to life, this favor could not be reasonably expected in behalf of inferior persons. However, they might hope that he who cured Eneas at Lydda might cure Dorcas; for it is probable that they had sent for Peter before she died; and in this sense we might understand the απεϚειλαν of the text.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Sent unto him - desiring - that he would not delay to come - Tabitha died at Joppa, and Peter was at Lydda, about four leagues distant. But why did they send for Peter? We cannot tell. It is not likely that they had any expectation that he should raise her from the dead; for none of the apostles had as yet raised any; and if God did not choose to restore Stephen to life, this favor could not be reasonably expected in behalf of inferior persons. However, they might hope that he who cured Eneas at Lydda might cure Dorcas; for it is probable that they had sent for Peter before she died; and in this sense we might understand the απεϚειλαν of the text.

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