Act 9:36-43 | ESV | STEP | Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha , which , translated , means Dorcas . She was full of good works and acts of charity .

aSee Josh. 19:46

c 1 Tim. 2:10

d ver. 39; ch. 1:13; 20:8

e Num. 22:16 (Heb.; Gk.)

f ver. 37

h Matt. 9:25

iSee ch. 7:60

j[Mark 5:41; John 11:43]

k[John 11:45; 12:11]

l ch. 10:6

Acts 9:36-43

Dorcas Restored to Life

36 Now there was in ^aJoppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. ^{▼▼The Aramaic name Tabitha and the Greek name Dorcas both mean gazelle} She was full of ^cgood works and acts of charity. 37 In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in ^dan upper room. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, ^e“Please come to us without delay.” 39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to ^fthe upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics ^{▼▼Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin} and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 40 But Peter ^hput them all outside, and ⁱknelt down and prayed; and turning to the body ^jhe 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. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and ^kmany believed in the Lord. 43 And he stayed in Joppa for many days ^lwith one Simon, a tanner.