Acts 9:32–43

Aeneas Healed

³²Now it came to pass, as Peter went ^jthrough all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. ³³There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. ³⁴And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, ^kJesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. ³⁵So all who dwelt at Lydda and ^lSharon saw him and ^mturned to the Lord.

Dorcas Restored to Life

³⁶At Joppa there was a certain disciple named ⁹Tabitha, which is translated ¹Dorcas. This woman was full ⁿof good works and charitable deeds which she did. ³⁷But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in ^oan upper room. ³⁸And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. ³⁹Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. ⁴⁰But Peter ^pput them all out, and ^qknelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he ^rsaid, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. ⁴¹Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. ⁴²And it became known throughout all Joppa, ^sand many believed on the Lord. ⁴³So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with ^tSimon, a tanner.