Acts 9:42

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

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

41Then he gave her his hand and raised her up, and after calling the saints and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.

43Peter stayed for some time in Joppa, lodging in the house of Simon, the tanner.

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Cross References

John 11:4When Jesus heard it he said, "This illness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that through it the Son of God may be glorified."

John 12:11because it was on his account that many of the Jews were leaving them, and beginning to believe on Jesus.

Acts 9:35At once he rose to his feet. All the people of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

Acts 19:17And this became known to all the people of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. Awe fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus began to be held in honor.

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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