Dorcas Restored to Life

Acts 9

³⁶ At Joppa there was a certain disciple named ₁ Tabitha, which is translated ₂ Dorcas. This woman was full _n of good works and charitable deeds which she did. ³⁷ But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in _o an upper room. ³⁸ And 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. ³⁹ Then 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. ⁴⁰ But Peter _p put them all out, and _q knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he _r said, "Tabitha, arise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. ⁴¹ Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. ⁴² And it became known throughout all Joppa, _s and many believed on the Lord. ⁴³ So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with _t Simon, a tanner.

1. Cross References
   1 Timothy 2:10
   But, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.
   Titus 3:8
   This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
   
2. Cross References
   Acts 1:13
   And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James.
   Acts 9:39
   Then 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.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 9:25
   But when the crowd was put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
   
4. Cross References
   Luke 22:41
   And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed.
   Acts 7:60
   Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
   
5. Cross References
   Mark 5:41
   Then He took the child by the hand, and said to her, "Talitha, cumi," which is translated, "Little girl, I say to you, arise.
   Mark 5:42
   Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.
   John 11:43
   Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!
   
6. Cross References
   John 11:45
   Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him.
   
7. Cross References
   Acts 10:6
   "He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do."