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Now, in Joppa, there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which, being translated, means Dorcas a Gazelle . The same, was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

And it came to pass in those days, that she, sickening, died; and, bathing her, they laid her in an upper room.

Now, Lydda being nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was therein, sent off two men unto him, beseeching him - Do not delay to come through unto us!

And Peter, arising, went with them, - whom, when he arrived, they brought up into the upper room; and there stood by him all the widows, weeping, and showing the tunics and mantles - whatsoever things Dorcas was making while she was with them.

But Peter, putting them all outside, knelt down and prayed; and, turning towards the body, said - Tabitha, arise! And she, opening her eyes and seeing Peter, sat up.

And, giving her his hand, he raised her up; and, calling the saints and the widows, presented her, living.

And it became known throughout the whole of Joppa, and many believed upon the Lord.

And it came to pass that, for a considerable number of days, he abode in Joppa, with one Simon, a tanner.