Acts 9:32–43

The Healing of Aeneas

³²As Peter was traveling from place to place, ^che also came down to the saints ^dwho lived in Lydda. ^e33There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years. ³⁴Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed,” ^fand immediately he got up. ^g35So all who lived in Lydda and Sharon ^hsaw him and turned to the Lord.

Dorcas Restored to Life

³⁶In Joppa ⁱthere was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. ^jShe was always doing good works ^kand acts of charity. ³⁷In those days she became sick and died. After washing her, they placed her in a room upstairs. ³⁸Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to him who begged him, “Don’t delay in coming with us.” ³⁹So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them. ⁴⁰Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down, prayed, and turning toward the body said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up. ^l41He gave her his hand and helped her stand up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her alive. ⁴²This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. ⁴³And Peter stayed on many days in Joppa with Simon, ^ma leather tanner. ⁿ