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Acts 9:35-36
English Standard Version
Acts 9:35-36
English Standard Version
35 (A)And all the residents of Lydda and (B)Sharon saw him, and (C)they turned to the Lord.
Dorcas Restored to Life
36 Now there was in (D)Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas.[a] She was full of (E)good works and acts of charity.
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- Acts 9:36 The Aramaic name Tabitha and the Greek name Dorcas both mean gazelle
Acts 9:35-36
New International Version
Acts 9:35-36
New International Version
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.
Acts 9:39-41
English Standard Version
Acts 9:39-41
English Standard Version
39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to (A)the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics[a] and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 40 But Peter (B)put them all outside, and (C)knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body (D)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. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
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- Acts 9:39 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin
Acts 9:39-41
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Acts 9:39-41
New International Version
39 Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows(A) stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
40 Peter sent them all out of the room;(B) then he got down on his knees(C) and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.”(D) She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. 41 He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially the widows, and presented her to them alive.
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