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-# Connecting Statement:
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-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/jit/writing-endofstory]])
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 # 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. Alternate translation: "People throughout all Joppa heard about this matter" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
+"People throughout all Joppa heard about this matter" 
 
 # believed on the Lord