Acts 9:38

But Lydda being near to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, beseeching him, Thou must not delay coming to us.

Acts 9:36

And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

2 Kings 4:28-30

And she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?

Acts 9:32

Now it came to pass that Peter, passing through all quarters, descended also to the saints who inhabited Lydda.

Acts 11:26

And having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And so it was with them that for a whole year they were gathered together in the assembly and taught a large crowd: and the disciples were first called 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
Now it came to pass that Peter, passing through all quarters, descended also to the saints who inhabited Lydda.

Desiring

2 Kings 4:28
And she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?