35 All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon(A) saw him and turned to the Lord.(B)

36 In Joppa(C) there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good(D) and helping the poor. 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.(E)

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35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

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

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35 So all who dwelt at Lydda and (A)Sharon saw him and (B)turned to the Lord.

Dorcas Restored to Life

36 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named [a]Tabitha, which is translated [b]Dorcas. This woman was full (C)of good works and charitable deeds which she did. 37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in (D)an upper room.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 9:36 Lit., in Aram., Gazelle
  2. Acts 9:36 Lit., in Gr., Gazelle