Acts 9:36 “In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Do…”

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

World English Bible

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

American Standard Version

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Geneva Bible 1599

There was also at Ioppa a certaine woman, a disciple named Tabitha (which by interpretation is called Dorcas) she was full of good workes and almes which she did.

Darby Translation

And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

Young's Literal Translation

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;

Bible in Basic English

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.

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Cross references

“Joppa”

2 Chronicles 2:16 Ezra 3:7 Jonah 1:3 Acts 10:5

2 Chronicles 2:16 · BSB

We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.”

Ezra 3:7 · BSB

They gave money to the masons and carpenters, and food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre to bring cedar logs from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia.

Jonah 1:3 · BSB

Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence…

Acts 10:5 · BSB

Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.

“Dorcas”

Proverbs 5:19 Song of Solomon 2:9 Song of Solomon 3:5 Song of Solomon 8:14

Proverbs 5:19 · BSB

A loving doe, a graceful fawn— may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever.

Song of Solomon 2:9 · BSB

My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattice.

Song of Solomon 3:5 · BSB

O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you by the gazelles and does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.

Song of Solomon 8:14 · BSB

Come away, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices.

“full”

Titus 2:7 Titus 3:8 Hebrews 13:21 Titus 2:14 James 1:27 John 15:5

Titus 2:7 · BSB

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

James 1:27 · BSB

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

John 15:5 · BSB

I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

“almsdeeds”

Acts 10:31 Acts 10:4

Acts 10:31 · BSB

and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.

Acts 10:4 · BSB

Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

Also

Joshua 19:46

Joshua 19:46 · BSB

Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, including the territory across from Joppa.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

35and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

37At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room.

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