Acts 9:36
Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which in translation is called Dorcas. She was filled with the good works and almsgiving that she was accomplishing.
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In Context
35And all who were living in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they were converted to the Lord.
Cross References
Joshua 19:46and Mejarkon and Rakkon, with a border that looks toward Joppa,
Ezra 3:7And so they gave money to those who cut and laid stones. Similarly, they gave food, and drink, and oil to the Sidonians and the Tyrians, so that they would bring cedar wood, from Lebanon to the sea at Joppa, in accord with what had been commanded of them by Cyrus, the king of the Persians.
Song of Solomon 2:9My beloved is like a doe and like a young stag.
Song of Solomon 8:14Bride to Groom: Your friends are attentive to those who have been dwelling in the gardens. Cause me to heed your voice. Flee away, my beloved, and become like the doe and the young stag upon the mountains of aromatic plants.
Matthew 25:17And similarly, he who had received two gained another two.
John 15:8In this, my Father is glorified: that you should bring forth very much fruit and become my disciples.
Matthew Henry on Acts 9:33-36
The Cure of Æneas. 32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Æneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. 34 And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. 35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. Here we have, I. The visit Peter made to the churches that were newly planted… Read the whole commentary →