26. And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
27. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
28. And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,
29. preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they went about to kill him.
30. And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
31. So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.
32. And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
33. And there he found a certain man named Æneas, which had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.
34. And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.
35. And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
36. 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.
37. And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.
38. And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.
39. And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.