Acts 9:23-43 ▼

23 Now when many days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,

24 but their plot became known to Saul. And now they were closely watching the gates day and also night so that they might kill him.

25 But having taken him by night, his disciples let him down through the wall, having lowered him in a basket.

26 And having arrived in Jerusalem, he was attempting to join the disciples, and all were afraid of him, not believing that he is a disciple.

27 But Barnabas, having taken him, brought him to the apostles and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

28 And he was coming in and going out with them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

29 And he was speaking and was debating with the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him.

30 But the brothers, having known, brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

31 Then indeed the church throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

32 Now it came to pass that Peter, passing through all quarters, also went down to the saints inhabiting Lydda.

33 And he found there a certain man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed, lying on a bed for eight years.

34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise up and make the bed for yourself.” And immediately he rose up,

35 and all those inhabiting Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

36 Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (which, translated, is called Dorcas). She was full of good works and of alms that she continually did.

37 But in those days it came to pass that having become sick, she died. And having washed her, they put her in an upper room.

38 Now Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter is in it, sent two men to him, imploring, “Do not delay to come to us.”

39 And Peter, having risen up, went with them, who, having arrived, brought him into the upper room. And all the widows stood by him, weeping and showing the tunics and garments that Dorcas had made while being with them.

40 And Peter, having put all outside and having bowed the knees, prayed. And having turned to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise!” And she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she sat up.

41 And having given her his hand, he raised her up. And having called the saints and the widows, he presented her being alive.

42 And it became known throughout all of Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.

43 And it came to pass that he stayed many days in Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.