Acts 9:36

And there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which interpreted is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works, and of alms, which she did.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

In Context

35And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him; and they turned to the Lord.

37And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died. And having washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

Read all of Acts 9

Cross References

Matthew 25:17Likewise also he that received the two gained other two.

John 15:8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and ye shall 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Acts 9:36