Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which when translated, means Dorcas). This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to us.

And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

It happened, that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.

Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

Having explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

So he called them in and lodged them. On the next day he arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodges in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the seaside.'

"I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision: a certain container descending, like it was a great sheet let down from heaven by four corners. It came as far as me.

He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying to him, 'Send to Joppa, and get Simon, whose surname is Peter,