Acts 9:36

And there was in the city of Joppa, a certain female disciple named Tabitha; and she was rich in good works, and in the alms which she did.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 they that dwelt at Lydda and Saron, saw him; and they turned to God.

37And she fell sick in those days, and died; and they washed her, and laid her in an upper room.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:17And likewise: the one of two talents, by trading gained two more.

John 15:8In this is the Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and ye 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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