But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Why does he put them all out? That he may not be confused nor disturbed by their weeping. And having knelt down, he prayed. Observe the intentness of his prayer And he gave her his hand.
