Acts 9:36

Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

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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

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

37And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

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Cross References

Song of Solomon 2:9Like a gazelle is my beloved, Or a young hind. Behold, he standeth behind our wall; He is looking through the windows; He glanceth through the lattice.

Song of Solomon 8:14Fly, my beloved! like a gazelle, or a young hind, Upon the mountains of spices.

Matthew 25:17In like manner, he that had received the two gained two more.

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

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