Acts 9:42

This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

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In The King James Version

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

In Context

41He gave her his hand and raised her up. Then he called in the saints and the widows and presented her alive.

43And Peter remained in Joppa for many days with a tanner named Simon.

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Cross References

John 11:4But when Jesus heard this, he said, “This sickness will not end in death but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

John 12:11because on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.

Acts 9:35and all who dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

Acts 19:17When this became known to all the Jews and Greeks who dwelt in Ephesus, fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.

Matthew Henry on Acts 9:37-43

Tabitha Raised to Life. 36 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. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. 39 Then Peter arose and… Read the whole commentary →

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