Acts:9:36-43
noyes@Acts:9:36 @ Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms–deeds which she did.
noyes@Acts:9:37 @ And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.
noyes@Acts:9:38 @ And as Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent to him two men with the entreaty, Do not delay to come to us.
noyes@Acts:9:39 @ Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.
noyes@Acts:9:40 @ But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.
noyes@Acts:9:41 @ And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.
noyes@Acts:9:42 @ And it became known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
noyes@Acts:9:43 @ And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.
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