Acts 9:38

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to him and begged him, "Come here quickly!"

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.

2 Kings 4:28-30

Then she asked, "Did I ask my lord for a son? Didn't I beg you, "Don't mislead me?'"

Acts 9:32

Now when Peter was going around among all of the disciples, he also visited the saints living in Lydda.

Acts 11:26

When he found him, he brought him to Antioch, and for a whole year they were guests of the church and taught many people. 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 when Peter was going around among all of the disciples, he also visited the saints living in Lydda.

Desiring

2 Kings 4:28
Then she asked, "Did I ask my lord for a son? Didn't I beg you, "Don't mislead me?'"

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