Acts 9:36

Now there was a certain disciple in Joppa named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds that she kept doing.

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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

35All who were living in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

37But it happened in those days that she took sick and died; so when they had washed her they placed her in the upper room.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:17So also the one who received the two gained another two as well.

John 15:8My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit; and you will become disciples to me.

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 →

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