Acts 9:23-43

²³But after many days had passed, the Jews took counsel together to kill him;

²⁴but their plot became known to Saul; and they were even watching the gates day and night to kill him.

²⁵But his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.

²⁶And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples; and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

²⁷But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that he had spoken to him, and hew he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

²⁸And he was with them going in and out at Jerusalem,

²⁹speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. And he often spoke and disputed with the Hellenists; but they were endeavoring to slay him.

³⁰But the brethren obtaining knowledge of it, brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

³¹The church therefore throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord; and by the exhortation of the Holy Spirit it was greatly increased.

³²And it came to pass, that as Peter went through the whole country, he came down also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

³³And there he found a certain man named AEneas, who had lain on a bed eight years, and was palsied.

³⁴And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Christ healeth thee; arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

³⁵And all that dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord.

³⁶Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

³⁷And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

³⁸And as Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent to him two men with the entreaty, Do not delay to come to us.

³⁹Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.

⁴⁰But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.

⁴¹And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

⁴²And it became known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

⁴³And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.