Acts 9:32-43 ▼

32 And it came to pass that Peter, passing through all the places, came down also to the saints that dwelt in Lydda.

33 And he found there a certain man named Aeneas, who was a paralytic, and had kept his bed for eight years.

34 And Peter said to him: Aeneas, Jesus the Christ restores you to health; arise, and spread your bed for yourself. And he immediately arose;

35 and all that dwelt in Lydda and Saron saw him; and they turned to the Lord.

36 Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.

37 And it came to pass, in those days, that she was taken sick, and died. And when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

38 And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, requesting him to make no delay in coming to them.

39 Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

40 But Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

41 And he gave her his hand, and raised her up. And when he had called in the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

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

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