Acts 9:36

Conservative English Version

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means "deer." She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 2:16

I will tell them to start cutting down trees in Lebanon. They will cut as many as you need, then tie them together into rafts, and float them down along the coast to Joppa. Your workers can take them to Jerusalem from there.

Ezra 3:7

King Cyrus of Persia had said the Israelites could have cedar trees brought from Lebanon to Joppa by sea. So they sent grain, wine, and olive oil to the cities of Tyre and Sidon as payment for these trees, and they gave money to the stoneworkers and carpenters.

Proverbs 5:19

She is beautiful and graceful, just like a deer; you should be attracted to her and stay deeply in love.

Song of Solomon 2:9

like a deer or a gazelle. Now he stands outside our wall, looking through the window

Song of Solomon 3:5

Young women of Jerusalem, promise me by the power of deer and gazelles, never to awaken love before it is ready.

Song of Solomon 8:14

Hurry to me, my darling! Run faster than a deer to mountains of spices.

Jonah 1:3

Instead, Jonah ran from the LORD. He went to the seaport of Joppa and bought a ticket on a ship that was going to Spain. Then he got on the ship and sailed away to escape.

Matthew 25:17

The servant who had two thousand coins did the same with his money and earned two thousand more.

John 15:5

I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me.

John 15:8

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honored.

Acts 10:23

Peter invited them to spend the night. The next morning, Peter and some of the Lord's followers in Joppa left with the men who had come from Cornelius.

Acts 10:31

He said, "Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and he knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 10:8

He explained everything to them and sent them off to Joppa.

Acts 11:13

who told us that an angel had appeared to him. The angel had ordered him to send to Joppa for someone named Simon Peter.

Acts 11:5

I was in the town of Joppa and was praying when I fell sound asleep and had a vision. I saw heaven open, and something like a huge sheet held by its four corners came down to me.

Acts 9:38

Joppa wasn't far from Lydda, and the followers heard that Peter was there. They sent two men to say to him, "Please come with us as quickly as you can!"

Acts 9:42

Everyone in Joppa heard what had happened, and many of them put their faith in the Lord.

Ephesians 2:10

God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honors the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

and you already have shown your love for all of his people in Macedonia. But, my dear friends, we ask you to do even more.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen.

James 1:27

Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.

Joshua 19:46

(SEE 19:40)