Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which translated is Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and acts of charity.

Revised King James 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 lived at Lydda and Sharon saw him, and turned to the Lord.

37And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:17And likewise, he who had received two, gained two more.

John 15:8By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so prove to 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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