Acts 9:38

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, "Please come to us without delay."

Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.

Acts 9:32

Now as Peter went through all those regions, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.

Acts 11:26

and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year they met with the church and taught great numbers of people; and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

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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

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Lydda

Acts 9:32
Now as Peter went through all those regions, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.