Dorcas Restored to Life
36 Now there was in
1Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of
2good works and acts of charity.
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In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in
3an upper room.
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Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him,
4"Please come to us without delay."
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So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to
5the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.
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But Peter
6put them all outside, and
7knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body
8he said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
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And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
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And it became known throughout all Joppa, and
9many believed in the Lord.
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And he stayed in Joppa for many days
10with one Simon, a tanner.