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Themes in Acts 9

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Themes in Acts 9

Acts 9:1 (show verse)

But, Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going unto the High-priest,

Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Character transformed » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor
Fanaticism » Saul in persecuting the church
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
Paul » Also called saul
Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Pharisees » Character of » Cruel in persecuting
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Saul the bloodthirsty persecutor becomes paul, the tender-hearted brother
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:2 (show verse)

asked from him letters for Damascus, unto the synagogues; to the end that, if he should find, any, who were of The Way, whether men or women, he might bring them, bound, unto Jerusalem.

Arrest » Paul authorized to arrest Christians
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Paul » Sent to damascus with letters for the arrest and return to jerusalem of Christians
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Pharisees » Character of » Cruel in persecuting
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Constitutes a court of justice
Synagogue » Damascus
Synagogues » Often used as courts of justice
Synagogues » Sometimes several, in the same city
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Way » Figurative » Doctrines taught by Christ

Acts 9:3 (show verse)

But, as he was journeying, it came to pass that he was drawing near unto Damascus, and, suddenly, there flashed around him a light out of heaven;

Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Light » Divided into » Extraordinary or miraculous
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
Light » Miraculous
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To paul
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Arresting sinners

Acts 9:4 (show verse)

And, falling unto the earth, he heard a voice saying unto him - Saul! Saul! why, me, art thou persecuting?

Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Christ » Vine name applied to » Arresting sinners
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Of saints, is a persecution of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
divine Presence » A terror to sinners a comfort to saints » Of Christ, overpowering
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Voice » Of God
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Arresting sinners

Acts 9:5 (show verse)

And he said - Who art thou, Lord? And, he, said - I, am Jesus, whom, thou, art persecuting!

Christ Appears » Appearances of Christ after his resurrection » To paul at his conversion
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To paul at his conversion
Christ » Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Christ Glorified » Appeared at paul's conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Of saints, is a persecution of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » To paul at his conversion
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus

Acts 9:6 (show verse)

But rise up, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Conversion » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Conviction » Instances of » Saul of tarsus, when he saw jesus on the way to damascus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » The man of vision » The vision of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Service » Unquestioning » Paul
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Teachableness » The secret of paul's success
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Paul
Vision » Of paul » Of Christ, on the way to damascus
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To paul

Acts 9:7 (show verse)

But, the men who were accompanying him, stood speechless, - hearing, indeed, the voice, but beholding no one.

Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Voice » Of God

Acts 9:8 (show verse)

And Saul arose from the earth, and, his eyes being opened, he could see nothing; and, taking him by the hand, they led him into Damascus, -

Blindness » Physical, inflicted
Blindness » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:9 (show verse)

And he was three days without seeing, and did neither eat nor drink.

Blindness » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
Fasting » Instances of » By paul, at the time of his conversion
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Soul » Distress
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:10 (show verse)

Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus, by name Ananias; and, the Lord, said unto him in a vision - Ananias! And, he, said - Lo! I, am here , Lord!

Ananias » Of damascus
Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To ananias

Acts 9:11 (show verse)

And the Lord said unto him - Rise! go into the street which is called Straight, and seek, in the house of Judas, one Saul, by name, of Tarsus. For lo! he is praying, -

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
Judas (jude) » Disciple » A disciple who hosted paul
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Born in the city of tarsus
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Prayer » An evidence of conversion
Prayer » Paul
private Prayer » Exemplified » Paul
private Prayer » An evidence of conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Straight » Name of a street in damascus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Tarsus » Paul's birthplace
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To ananias

Acts 9:12 (show verse)

And hath seen a man in a vision, Ananias by name, coming in and laying on him his hands, to the intent he should see.

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Vision » Of ananias » Of Christ
Vision » Of paul » Of ananias
Visions » Often accompanied by » An appearance of human beings

Acts 9:13 (show verse)

And Ananias, answered - Lord! I have heard from many concerning this man, how many evil things unto thy saints he hath done in Jerusalem;

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:14 (show verse)

And, here, he hath authority from the High-priests to bind all them that call upon thy name.

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Paul » His vision and conversion
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:15 (show verse)

But the Lord said unto him - Be going thy way; for, a choice vessel unto me, is this man, to bear my name before both thenations and kings, and the sons of Israel;

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Election » Of ministers
Election » Of grace » Of ministers
Gentiles » Paul the apostle of
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Kings » The gospel to be preached to
Men of God » Leaders
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Titles and names of saints » Chosen vessels

Acts 9:16 (show verse)

For, I, will let him understand how many things he must needs, for my name, suffer.

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Christ » Sake, for his » Suffering
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
For Christ's sake » Suffering
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
for Jesus' sake » Suffering
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering for Christ's sake » Some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Suffering
Syria » Conversion » Christian

And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and, laying upon him his hands, said - Saul, brother! The Lord, hath sent me, - Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way by which thou wast coming, - that thou mayest recover sight, and be filled with Holy Spirit.

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Apostles » The holy ghost given to
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to paul (on the road to damascus)
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:18 (show verse)

And, straightway, there fell from him - from his eyes, - as it were scales; he recovered sight also, and, arising, was immersed:

Ananias » A Christian » Damascus
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Converts » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Heart » Change of » Saul of tarsus
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Paul cured of blindness
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Is immersed
Regeneration » Instances of » Saul of tarsus
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Scales » Fell from paul's eyes
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:19 (show verse)

And, receiving food, gained strength. And he came to be with the disciples who were in Damascus certain days;

Paul » His vision and conversion
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:20 (show verse)

And, straightway, in the synagogues, he began proclaiming Jesus, that, This, is the Son of God.

Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Immediate » Examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, the son of God
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Preaches in damascus for the first time
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Preaching » Effective » By paul
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion
Synagogue » Damascus
Synagogues » The apostles frequently taught and preached in
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:21 (show verse)

And all who were hearing were astonished, and began to say - is not, this, he who destroyed, in Jerusalem, them that invoke this name; and, here, for this purpose, had come, in order that he might lead them, bound, unto the High-priests?

Paul » His vision and conversion
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:22 (show verse)

But, Saul, was the more gaining power; and was confounding the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, shewing, by comparison, that - This, is the Christ.

spiritual Development » Examples of growth » Paul
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
Jesus Christ » Names of » Very Christ
Paul » His vision and conversion
Paul » Preaches in damascus for the first time
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Paul
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:23 (show verse)

Now, when a considerable number of days were being fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him;

Paul » Is persecuted by the jews
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:24 (show verse)

But their plot was made known unto Saul, - and they were even narrowly watching the gates, both day and night, that they might kill him;

Paul » Is persecuted by the jews
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Walls » Of cities » Instances of persons let down from

Acts 9:25 (show verse)

But the disciples, taking him by night, through the wall, let him down, lowering him in a basket.

Barnabas » Brings him to the apostles
Basket » Paul lowered from the wall in
Paul » Escapes by being let down from the wall in a basket; goes to jerusalem
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Walls » Of cities » Instances of persons let down from

Acts 9:26 (show verse)

And, when he had arrived in Jerusalem, he made attempts to join himself unto the disciples; and all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
Barnabas » Brings him to the apostles
Disciple » Of jesus
Paul » Escapes by being let down from the wall in a basket; goes to jerusalem
Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:27 (show verse)

But, Barnabas, taking him, brought him unto the apostles, and related unto them, - how, in the way, he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken unto him; and how, in Damascus, he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
Barnabas » Brings him to the apostles
holy Boldness » Exemplified
Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:28 (show verse)

And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord;

Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:29 (show verse)

And was both speaking and discussing with the Grecian Jews, - but, they, were setting to work to kill him.

Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Greece » Inhabitants of » Persecute the early Christians
Jews, the » Modern, divided into » Hellenists or grecians
Paul » Received by the disciples in jerusalem
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:30 (show verse)

And the brethren, discovering it, brought him down into Caesarea, and sent him away unto Tarsus.

Caesarea » Paul conveyed to, by the disciples to save him from his enemies
Galilee » Modern towns of » Cesarea
Paul » Goes to caesarea
Syria » Conversion » Christian
Tarsus » Paul sent to, from jerusalem, to avoid assassination

Acts 9:31 (show verse)

So then, the assembly throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, had peace, building itself up, and going on its way in the fear of the Lord; and, by the advocacy of the Holy Spirit, was being multiplied.

Accessions » Accessions to the church » Priests join the disciples
Church » Growth of accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » Accessions to » Priests join the disciples
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Galilee
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Samaria
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Judaea
Consolation under Affliction » The holy ghost is the author and giver of
Edification » The peace of the church favors
Fear » Godly » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Fear of God » Reverential
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
Galilee » Pprovince of
Galilee » Modern towns of » Christian churches established in
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Congregations in
Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Edifies the church
the personality of Holy Spirit » He comforts
Holy spirit » As comforter of the church
Judea, modern » Several Christian churches in
Samaria » Province of
modern Samaria » Many Christian churches in
Syria » Conversion » Christian

Acts 9:32 (show verse)

And it came to pass that, Peter, going through all quarters went down unto the saints also dwelling in Lydda.

Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Judea, modern » Towns of » Lydda
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Peter » Visits lydda; heals aeneas

Acts 9:33 (show verse)

And he found there a certain man, by name Aeneas, who, for eight years, had been lying prostrate upon a bed, for he was paralysed.

Aeneas » Healed
Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Palsy
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Paralysis » Cured » By peter
Peter » Visits lydda; heals aeneas

Acts 9:34 (show verse)

And Peter said unto him - Aeneas! Jesus Christ healeth thee! Arise, and smooth thy bed for thyself. And, straightway, he arose.

Aeneas » Healed
Apostles » Persecution of » Healing, examples of apostolic
Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Heal
Disease » Healed » Examples of apostolic
disease Healed » Examples of apostolic
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Miracles » Of peter » Aeneas
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Heals aeneas
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Peter » Eneas made whole
Paralysis » Cured » By peter
Peter » Visits lydda; heals aeneas
Peter » Miracles performed by » Aeneas
Sickness » Healing » Examples of apostolic

Acts 9:35 (show verse)

And all who dwelt in Lydda and Saron, saw him, - and, they, turned unto the Lord.

Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -peter at lydda
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » -peter at lydda
Christian ministers » Success attending » Peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The people of lydda and s h) aron
Judea, modern » Towns of » Lydda
Lydda » Peter heals aeneas in
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Sharon » The maritime slope of palestine north of the city of joppa » Called saron

Acts 9:36 (show verse)

Now, in Joppa, there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which, being translated, means Dorcas a Gazelle . The same, was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

Alms » Instances of giving » Dorcas
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Judea, modern » Towns of » Joppa
Labour » Women » Women's Work » fields of activity » Philanthropy
Liberality » Exemplified » Dorcas
Notable women » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Poor » Kindness to » Dorcas
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Women » Notable » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Women » Good » Dorcas (tabitha)
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Works, good » Saints » Being Full of

Acts 9:37 (show verse)

And it came to pass in those days, that she, sickening, died; and, bathing her, they laid her in an upper room.

Ablution » Of the dead
Burial » The body was » Washed before
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
Dead (people) » Instances of » Prepared for burial by washing
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » General references to
The Dead » General references to
The Dead » Were washed and laid out
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Dorcas
Disease » Good men afflicted with » The righteous suffer from
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Sickness » The righteous suffer from
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter

Acts 9:38 (show verse)

Now, Lydda being nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was therein, sent off two men unto him, beseeching him - Do not delay to come through unto us!

Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Judea, modern » Towns of » Lydda
Lod » Called lydda
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter

Acts 9:39 (show verse)

And Peter, arising, went with them, - whom, when he arrived, they brought up into the upper room; and there stood by him all the widows, weeping, and showing the tunics and mantles - whatsoever things Dorcas was making while she was with them.

Clothing » General references to
Clothing » Coats
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
The Dead » Mourning for » Examples of grief
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Dress » Clothing » Coats
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
Industry » Exemplified » Dorcas
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Mourning » Examples of grief
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Sufferings of » As widows
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Women » Made garments

Acts 9:40 (show verse)

But Peter, putting them all outside, knelt down and prayed; and, turning towards the body, said - Tabitha, arise! And she, opening her eyes and seeing Peter, sat up.

Body » Resurrection of » Dorcas
Dead (people) » Instances of » Dorcas
The Dead » Instances of, restored by Christ, &c
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Miracles » Of peter » Dorcas
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Peter » Raises dorcas from the dead
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Peter » Dorcas restored to life
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Peter » Miracles performed by » Dorcas
Peter » Empowered » Making his prayer effective in the raising of tabitha
Prayer » Peter
Prayer » Answered » Peter, asking that tabitha (dorcas) be restored to life
private Prayer » Exemplified
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Dorcas
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By peter, in the resurrection of dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter

Acts 9:41 (show verse)

And, giving her his hand, he raised her up; and, calling the saints and the widows, presented her, living.

Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
divine Hand » Taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
hands » Taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
Right » Hand taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter

Acts 9:42 (show verse)

And it became known throughout the whole of Joppa, and many believed upon the Lord.

Church » List of congregations of Christians » Joppa
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
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Acts 9:43 (show verse)

And it came to pass that, for a considerable number of days, he abode in Joppa, with one Simon, a tanner.

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