Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which means “Dorcas”). She was always doing good works and charitable acts.

Text-Critical English 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 dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

37In those days she became sick and died, so they washed her body and laid it in an upper room.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:17In the same way, the man who had received the two talents also earned two more.

John 15:8My Father is glorified when you bear much fruit, and by doing so you will be 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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