^{32 Ref} And it came to pass that Peter passing throughout all `quarters', came down also unto the saints who were dwelling at Lydda,

^{33 Ref} and he found there a certain man, Aeneas by name -- for eight years laid upon a couch -- who was paralytic,

^{34 Ref} and Peter said to him, `Aeneas, heal thee doth Jesus the Christ; arise and spread for thyself;' and immediately he rose,

^{35 Ref} and all those dwelling at Lydda, and Saron saw him, and did turn to the Lord.

^{36 Ref} And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, (which interpreted, is called Dorcas,) this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing;

^{37 Ref} and it came to pass in those days she, having ailed, died, and having bathed her, they laid her in an upper chamber,

^{38 Ref} and Lydda being nigh to Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter is in that `place', sent two men unto him, calling on him not to delay to come through unto them.

^{39 Ref} And Peter having risen, went with them, whom having come, they brought into the upper chamber, and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing coats and garments, as many as Dorcas was making while she was with them.

^{40 Ref} And Peter having put them all forth without, having bowed the knees, did pray, and having turned unto the body said, `Tabitha, arise;' and she opened her eyes, and having seen Peter, she sat up,

^{41 Ref} and having given her `his' hand, he lifted her up, and having called the saints and the widows, he presented her alive,

^{42 Ref} and it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord;

^{43 Ref} and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.