Who was the woman Peter raised from the dead in Joppa, also known as Dorcas?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Tabitha
In Acts 9:36-42, Peter traveled to Joppa and prayed for Tabitha (Dorcas), who had died. She was known for her good works and was restored to life after Peter said, 'Tabitha, get up.'
Keep practicing
More Peter questions
- Which king arrested Peter and intended to bring him to trial, only for Peter to be rescued by an angel?
- In Peter's first epistle, he addresses the 'elect exiles' scattered throughout which region?
- According to the book of Galatians, which apostle publicly confronted Peter in Antioch over his refusal to eat with Gentiles?
- What was the name of the servant girl who recognized Peter's voice at the gate after he escaped from prison?
- How does Peter describe the devil in 1 Peter 5:8 to emphasize the need for spiritual alertness?
- According to tradition and the imagery in 2 Peter 1, how did Peter know his death was approaching?