# 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"