Acts 9:27-43 ▼

27 But Barnabas, taking him, brought him to the apostles, and narrated to them how he saw the Lord in the way, and that He spake to him; and how, in Damascus, he spake boldly in the name of Jesus.

28 And he was with them, going in and going out at Jerusalem,

29 preaching boldly in the name of the Lord; and he was speaking and disputing with the Helenists; but they were attempting to kill him;

30 but the brethren, learning it , brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

31 The assembly, therefore, throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, was having peace, being built up; and, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, was being multiplied.

32 And it came to pass that Peter, going through all parts , came down also to the saints who were dwelling at Lydda.

33 And he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name, for eight years lying prostrate on a couch, who was paralyzed.

34 And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth you; arise, and make your bed." And straightway he arose.

35 And all who were dwelling in Lydda and in Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.

36 Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple, Tabitha by name, (which being translated means Dorcas): this woman was full of good works and alms which she was accustomed to do.

37 And it came to pass in those days that she, having become sick, died; and, having washed her , they laid her in an upper chamber.

38 And, Lydda being near to Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent to him two men, entreating him , "Delay not to come to us!"

39 And Peter, having arisen, went with them; whom, having come, they led up into the upper chamber; and there stood by him all the widows, weeping and showing coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.

40 But Peter, having put them all forth, and bowing his knees, prayed; and, turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise!" And she opened her eyes; and, seeing Peter, she sat up.

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

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

43 And it came to pass that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.