Acts 9:36

Among the disciples at Joppa was a woman named Tabitha - which may be translated Dorcas or "Gazelle" - a woman whose life was full of good works and almsgiving, which she was doing continually.

Montgomery 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

35At once he rose to his feet. All the people of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

37She, as it happened, was taken ill just at that time, and died. After washing her body, they laid it in an upper room.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:17"In the same way the one who got two talents made another two.

John 15:8"By this is my Father glorified, by your bearing abundant fruit, and so being 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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