dby - Acts:9:36-43

dby@Acts:9:36 @ And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

dby@Acts:9:37 @ And it came to pass in those days that she grew sick and died; and, having washed her, they put her in [the] upper room.

dby@Acts:9:38 @ But Lydda being near to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, beseeching him, Thou must not delay coming to us.

dby@Acts:9:39 @ And Peter rising up went with them, whom, when arrived, they brought up into the upper chamber; and all the widows stood by him weeping and shewing him the body-coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

dby@Acts:9:40 @ But Peter, putting them all out, and kneeling down, prayed. And, turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and, seeing Peter, sat up.

dby@Acts:9:41 @ And having given her [his] hand, he raised her up, and having called the saints and the widows, presented her living.

dby@Acts:9:42 @ And it became known throughout the whole of Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.

dby@Acts:9:43 @ And it came to pass that he remained many days in Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.