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]])
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"