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And it came about that while Peter was going through all parts of the country he came to the saints who were living at Lydda.

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And there was a certain man there, named Aeneas, who for eight years had been in bed, without power of moving.

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And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ makes you well: get up and make your bed. And straight away he got up.

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And all those living in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and were turned to the Lord.

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Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.

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And it came about, in those days, that she got ill and came to her death: and when she had been washed, they put her in a room which was high up.

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And because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having knowledge that Peter was there, sent two men to him, requesting him to come to them straight away.

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And Peter went with them. And when he had come, they took him into the room: and all the widows were there, weeping and putting before him the coats and clothing which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

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But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up.

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And he took her hand, lifting her up and, sending for the saints and widows, he gave her to them, living.

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And news of it went all through Joppa, and a number of people had faith in the Lord.

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And he was living in Joppa for some time with Simon, a leather-worker.