32

And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.

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And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years for he was palsied.

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And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.

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And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they 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.

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

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And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.

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And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

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But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

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And he gave her his hand, and raised her up and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

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And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.

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And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.