Women of Note in the New Testament
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While she was upon this errand, the other women, who waited for her
at the sepulcher, made a more thorough examination of the interior,
to satisfy themselves that their Lord was indeed gone. Suddenly they
beheld a beautiful young man, clothed in shining garments, sitting
by the sepulcher. It was the angel who had rolled away the stone,
and who now assumed a character that would not terrify the women
who had been the friends of Christ, and assisted Him in His public
ministry. But notwithstanding the veiling of the brightness of the
angel, the women were greatly amazed and terrified at the glory of the
Lord which encircled him. They turned to flee from the sepulcher, but
the heavenly messenger addressed them with soothing and comforting
words: “Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where
the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen
from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there
shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.”—
The Spirit of Prophecy 3:199
(1878)
(Italics supplied.).
Dorcas
This chapter is based on
Acts 9:36-42
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Dorcas was a much-loved woman who had always done good and
helped others, especially the poor. When she died, the believers sent
for Peter, who was nearby in Lydda
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In Joppa there was a Dorcas, whose skillful fingers were more
active than her tongue. She knew who needed comfortable clothing
and who needed sympathy, and she freely ministered to the wants of
both classes. And when Dorcas died, the church in Joppa realized
their loss. It is no wonder that they mourned and lamented, nor that
warm teardrops fell upon the inanimate clay. She was of so great
value that by the power of God she was brought back from the land
of the enemy, that her skill and energy might still be a blessing to
others.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:304 (1885)
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“And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died.”
The church in Joppa realized their loss, and hearing that Peter was at
Lydda, the believers sent messengers to him, “desiring him that he
would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with