all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him: who were converted
to the Lord.

9:36. And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by
interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and
almsdeeds which she did.

9:37. And it came to pass in those days that she was sick and died. Whom
when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

9:38. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppe, the disciples, hearing
that Peter was there, sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would
not be slack to come unto them.

9:39. And Peter rising up went with them. And when he was come, they
brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood about him,
weeping and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made them.

9:40. And they all being put forth, Peter, kneeling down, prayed. And
turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes
and, seeing Peter, sat up.

9:41. And giving her his hand, he lifted her up. And when he had called
the saints and the widows, he presented her alive.

9:42. And it was made known throughout all Joppe. And many believed in
the Lord.

9:43. And it cane to pass that he abode many days in Joppe, with one
Simon a tanner.

Acts Chapter 10

Cornelius is received into the church. Peter's vision.

10:1. And there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a
centurion of that which is called the Italian band:

10:2. A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much
alms to the people and always praying to God.

10:3. This man saw in a vision manifestly, about the ninth hour of the
day, an angel of God coming in unto him and saying to him: Cornelius.

10:4. And he, beholding him, being seized with fear, said: What is it,
Lord? And he said to him: Thy prayers and thy alms are ascended for a
memorial in the sight of God.

10:5. And now send men to Joppe: and call hither one Simon, who is
surnamed Peter.

10:6. He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea
side. He will tell thee what thou must do.

10:7. And when the angel who spoke to him was departed, he called two of
his household servants and a soldier who feared the Lord, of them that
were under him.

10:8. To whom when he had related all, he sent them to Joppe.

10:9. And on the next day, whilst they were going on their journey and
drawing nigh to the city, Peter went up to the higher parts of the house
to pray, about the sixt