And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called in Greek Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms-deeds.

And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the disciples hearing that Peter was there sent two men to him, intreating him that he would not delay to come to them.

And it was soon known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.

And he staid many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

And now send men to Joppa, and fetch hither one Simon, whose sirname is Peter.

And when he had related all to them, he sent them to Joppa.

Then he invited them in, and entertained them that night. And on the morrow Peter set out with them; and some of the brethren from Joppa went with him.

Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, who is sirnamed Peter, (he lodgeth in the house of one Simon a tanner, by the sea-side,) who when he cometh, will talk with thee.

saying, I was praying in the city of Joppa; and in a trance I saw a vision, some thing like a large sheet descending from heaven, let down by the four corners; and it came close to me.

and he told us how he had seen an angel in his house, standing and saying to him, Send men to Joppa, and fetch hither Simon,