Acts 9:38

Since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him requesting that he come to them quickly.

Acts 9:36

A disciple named Tabitha was at Joppa. Her name, when translated means Dorcas. This woman did many good works and gave gifts of mercy.

2 Kings 4:28-30

The woman said to him: Did I ask you for a son? Did I not tell you not to get my hopes up?

Acts 9:32

Peter traveled through all parts. He came to the holy ones at Lydda.

Acts 11:26

When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. 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
Peter traveled through all parts. He came to the holy ones at Lydda.

Desiring

2 Kings 4:28
The woman said to him: Did I ask you for a son? Did I not tell you not to get my hopes up?