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

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."

It became known all over Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

And Peter stayed for many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

Now send men to Joppa, and bring a man named Simon who is called Peter;

and after he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went off with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Send therefore to Joppa and ask for Simon who is called Peter; he is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.'

"I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, something descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came down to me.

And he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, 'Send to Joppa and bring Simon, who is also called Peter;