With this section, Luke shifts his attention back to Peter. The brief account of the healing of Aeneas (9:32–35) again points to “Jesus Christ” as the power behind the ministry of the apostles (9:34). The more detailed account of Peter’s raising Dorcas from the dead (9:36–43) brings him to Joppa, the place where he will receive the significant vision concerning the conversion of Gentiles (10:9–23). These two miracles also remind read…
Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge