Acts:9:36-43

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* 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 . * She , as it happened , was taken ill just at that time , and died . After washing her body , they laid it in an upper room . * And as Lydda was near Joppa , the disciples , when they heard that Peter was there , sent two men to him with the entreaty , "Delay not to come to us ." * So Peter arose and went with them . On his arrival they took him up - stairs , and all the widows stood near him , weeping , and showing him the cloaks and garments which Dorcas used to make , while she was still with them . * But Peter put them all out , and kneeled down , and prayed ; and then turning to the body , he said , "Tabitha , rise !" She opened her eyes , and on seeing Peter she sat up . * Then he gave her his hand and raised her up , and after calling the saints and the widows , he gave her back to them alive . * This incident became known throughout Joppa , and many believed in the Lord . * Peter stayed for some time in Joppa , lodging in the house of Simon , the tanner .

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