Acts 9:38

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Come to us without delay.”

Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.

2 Kings 4:28-30

Then she said, “Did I ask for a son from my lord? Did I not say, ‘Do not give me false hope’?”

Acts 9:32

Now as Peter was traveling throughout the land, he went down to [visit] the saints (God’s people) who lived at Lydda.

Acts 11:26

and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

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Summary

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

Lydda

Desiring

Bible References

Lydda

Acts 9:32
Now as Peter was traveling throughout the land, he went down to [visit] the saints (God’s people) who lived at Lydda.

Desiring

2 Kings 4:28
Then she said, “Did I ask for a son from my lord? Did I not say, ‘Do not give me false hope’?”