Acts 9:38

And because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having knowledge that Peter was there, sent two men to him, requesting him to come to them straight away.

Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.

2 Kings 4:28-30

Then she said, Did I make a request to my lord for a son? did I not say, Do not give me false words?

Acts 9:32

And it came about that while Peter was going through all parts of the country he came to the saints who were living at Lydda.

Acts 11:26

And when he had come across him, he took him to Antioch. And they were with the church there for a year, teaching the people; and the disciples were first given the name of Christians in Antioch.

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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
And it came about that while Peter was going through all parts of the country he came to the saints who were living at Lydda.

Desiring

2 Kings 4:28
Then she said, Did I make a request to my lord for a son? did I not say, Do not give me false words?

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