Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which, being translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable giving which she was doing.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 who were dwelling at Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

37But it came about in those days that she became sick and died; and they washed her, and put her in an upper room.

Read all of Acts 9

Cross References

Matthew 25:17And likewise the one receiving the two gained two more also.

John 15:8By this My Father is glorified, that you may bear much fruit; and you will 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