<p>9:43 <i>And it came to pass, that he stayed many days in Joppa with Simon a tanner</i>- Peter had been urgently called to Joppa whilst visiting Lydda (:38). The Joppa visit was apparently unplanned. He raises Tabitha, many are converted as a result- and so he stays there for some time in order to follow up on the new ecclesia. This reflects his openness to the movement of the Spirit and willingness to go wherever led. No wonder 1 Cor. 9:5 mentions how Peter 'took around' his wife.</p><p><em><br clear=all /></em></p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>