36. Now in Joppa there was a certain female disciple named Tabitha (which translated means “Dorcas”). She was full of good deeds and charitable giving which she was constantly doing.
37. Now it happened that in those days after becoming sick, she died. And after washing her, they placed her in an upstairs room.
38. And because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, when they heard that Peter was in Lydda, sent two men to him, urging, “Do not delay to come to us!”
39. So Peter got up and accompanied them. When he arrived, they brought him up to the upstairs room, and all the widows came to him, weeping and showing him tunics and other clothing that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
40. But Peter sent them all outside, and, falling to his knees, he prayed. And turning toward the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
41. And he gave her his hand and raised her up. And he called the saints and the widows and presented her alive.
42. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
43. And it happened that he stayed many days in Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.