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Acts 9:36-42 (CEV)
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36 In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means "deer." She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor. 37 But she got sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. 38 Joppa wasn't far from Lydda, and the followers heard that Peter was there. They sent two men to say to him, "Please come with us as quickly as you can!" 39 Right away, Peter went with them. The men took Peter upstairs into the room. Many widows were there crying. They showed him the coats and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was still alive. 40 After Peter had sent everyone out of the room, he knelt down and prayed. Then he turned to the body of Dorcas and said, "Tabitha, get up!" The woman opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Peter called in the widows and the other followers and showed them that Dorcas had been raised from death. 42 Everyone in Joppa heard what had happened, and many of them put their faith in the Lord.
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 36) Contagious Christian - Dorcas' Service Approach (2010-11-10)
(v. 36) Followup - The New Testament Church (part II) (2011-01-25)
(v. 36) Day 22 - Giving Living (2011-12-25)
(v. 37) Day 22 - Giving Living (2011-12-25)
(v. 37) Followup - The New Testament Church (part II) (2011-01-25)
(v. 38) Followup - The New Testament Church (part II) (2011-01-25)
(v. 38) Day 22 - Giving Living (2011-12-25)
(v. 39) Followup - The New Testament Church (part II) (2011-01-25)
(v. 39) Day 22 - Giving Living (2011-12-25)
(v. 40) Day 22 - Giving Living (2011-12-25)
(v. 41) Day 22 - Giving Living (2011-12-25)
(v. 42) Day 22 - Giving Living (2011-12-25)
Definition(s):
Dorcas (Dor-kass): a female roe-deer
Joppa (Jopp-a): beauty; comeliness
