Acts 9:36

But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 at Lydda and Saron saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

37But it came to pass that in those days she sickened and died: having then washed her, they laid her out in an upper room.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:17In the same manner also he that had the two, gained also himself two others.

John 15:8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye should bring forth much fruit; so shall ye 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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