Thematic Bible: Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead

Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which, being translated, is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charities that she did. And in those days, having been ill, she happened to died. And after washing her, they laid her in an upper chamber. And since Lydda is near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter is in it, they sent two men to him, exhorting him not to delay to go through to them. read more.
And after rising, Peter went with them, whom, after coming, they brought into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood by him weeping, and exhibiting the coats and garments, as many things as Dorcas made being with them. But Peter, having sent them all out, having knelt down, he prayed. And having turned to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And the woman opened her eyes. And when she saw Peter, she sat up. And having given her a hand, he raised her up. And after calling the sanctified and the widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout the whole of Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. And it came to pass for him to remain considerable days at Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.