“"And he gave her his hand." So did Christ to the daughter of Jairus: "And (says the Evangelist) having taken her by the hand." Mark severally, first the life, then the strength brought into her, the one by the word, the other by his hand - "And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — Homily on Acts 21
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41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
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39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
— Acts 9:41 —
42And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
43And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.