Everyone, rich and poor, crowded around him. They said, “This man is the power of God called ‘The Great Power.’ ”

Peter Brings Dorcas Back to Life

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means “deer.” She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

Cornelius was a very religious man. He worshiped God, and so did everyone else who lived in his house. He had given a lot of money to the poor and was always praying to God.

Cornelius was surprised and stared at the angel. Then he asked, “What is this all about?” The angel answered, “God has heard your prayers and knows about your gifts to the poor.

He said, “Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and he knows about your gifts to the poor.

After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices.

But all this time God has helped me, and I have preached both to the rich and to the poor. I have told them only what the prophets and Moses said would happen.