Acts:9:36-43

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* In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (note :)in Greek Dorcas , Gazelle (:note ). She abounded in good works and acts of kindness which she was accustomed to do . * It happened at that time that she fell sick and died . They bathed her and laid her out in an upper room . * Since Lydda was near to Joppa and the disciples had heard that Peter was there , they sent two men to him begging him , "Do not delay to come on down to us ." * Peter arose and went along with them . On his arrival they took him up to the room . All of the widows came around him wailing and showing the tunics and cloaks that Dorcas had made while she was with them . * Peter sent them all out and kneeling down he prayed . Then turning to the body he said , "Tabitha , rise ." She opened her eyes , and seeing Peter she sat up . * Giving her his hand he raised her to her feet . Then calling the holy and the widows he presented her to them alive . * This became known through all Joppa and many believed in the Lord . * Peter stayed in Joppa many days with a man named Simon , a tanner .

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