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Now there was at Ioppa a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: This woman was full of good works, and almes deeds, which she did.

And it came to passe in those dayes that she was sicke, and died: whome when they had washed, they laid her in an vpper chamber.

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Ioppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent vnto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

Then Peter arose and went with them: when he was come, they brought him into the vpper chamber: And all the widowes stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while shee was with them.

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled downe, and prayed, and turning him to the body, said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sate vp.

And he gaue her his hand, and lift her vp: and when hee had called the Saints & widowes, presented her aliue.

And it was knowen thorowout all Ioppa, and many beleeued in the Lord.

And it came to passe, that he taried many dayes in Ioppa, with one Simon a Tanner.