29. And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Hellenists. But they tried to kill him.
30. When the brothers learned this, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.
31. Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
32. As Peter passed through every region, he came down also to the saints who lived in Lydda.
33. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed.
34. Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Rise up and make your bed.” And immediately he rose up.
35. All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
36. In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.
37. In those days she became ill and died. And when they had washed her, they placed her in an upper room.
38. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, pleading, “Do not delay to come to us.”
39. Peter rose up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
40. Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
41. He gave her his hand and lifted her up. And when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.