Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
In Joppa
New American Standard Bible
Now in
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.
A Conservative Version
Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which, being translated, is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charities that she did.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
Now in
An Understandable Version
Now at Joppa [Note: This was also a town on the west coast of Palestine, today called "Jaffa," and is now a part of Tel Aviv] there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (she was also called Dorcas, which means "Gazelle"). She practiced many good deeds and always gave money to poor people.
Anderson New Testament
Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.
Bible in Basic English
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.
Common New Testament
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.
Daniel Mace New Testament
At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.
Darby Translation
And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
Godbey New Testament
But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
Goodspeed New Testament
Among the disciples at Joppa there was a woman named Tabitha, which is in Greek Dorcas, that is, gazelle. She had devoted herself to doing good and to acts of charity.
John Wesley New Testament
Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Julia Smith Translation
And in Joppa was a certain disciple by name Tabitha, which interpreted is called Dorcas: she was full of good works and alms which she did.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
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.
Modern King James verseion
And in Joppa was a certain disciple named Tabitha (which translated is called Dorcas). She was full of good works and kind deeds which she did.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
There was at Joppa a certain woman, which was a disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: the same was full of good works and alms deeds, which she did.
Moffatt New Testament
At Joppa there was a disciple called Tabitha (which may be translated Dorcas, or 'Gazelle'), a woman whose life was full of good actions and of charitable practices.
Montgomery New Testament
Among the disciples at Joppa was a woman named Tabitha??hich may be translated Dorcas or "Gazelle"?? woman whose life was full of good works and almsgiving, which she was doing continually.
NET Bible
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
New Heart English Bible
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which when translated, means Dorcas). This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.
Noyes New Testament
Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Sawyer New Testament
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, in Joppa, there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which, being translated, means Dorcas a Gazelle . The same, was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.
Twentieth Century New Testament
At Jaffa there lived a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which is in Greek 'Dorcas'--a Gazelle. Her life was spent in doing kind and charitable actions.
Webster
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
Weymouth New Testament
Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.
Williams New Testament
At Joppa there was a woman, a disciple, whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek means Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. She had filled her life with good deeds and works of charity, which she was always doing.
World English Bible
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.
Worrell New Testament
Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple, Tabitha by name, (which being translated means Dorcas): this woman was full of good works and alms which she was accustomed to do.
Worsley New Testament
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called in Greek Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms-deeds.
Youngs Literal Translation
And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, (which interpreted, is called Dorcas,) this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing;
Themes
Alms » Instances of giving » Dorcas
Dorcas » A pious woman of joppa
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Joppa » Peter performs a miracle at
Judea, modern » Towns of » Joppa
Labour » Women » Women's Work » fields of activity » Philanthropy
Liberality » Exemplified » Dorcas
Notable women » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Peter » Visits joppa; stays with simon, the tanner; raises dorcas from the dead
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Dorcas
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Dorcas
Tabitha » Restored to life by peter
Women » Notable » Dorcas, the benevolent seamstress
Women » Good » Dorcas (tabitha)
Topics
Interlinear
De
Tis
Hos
ὅς ἥ ὅ
Hos
which, whom, that, who, whose, what, that which, whereof,
Usage: 980
Houtos
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 9:36
Verse Info
Context Readings
Dorcas Raised
35
So all who lived in Lydda and Sharon
Cross References
2 Chronicles 2:16
We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and bring them to you as rafts by sea to Joppa. You can then take them up to Jerusalem.
Ezra 3:7
They gave money to the stonecutters and artisans, and gave food, drink, and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so they could bring cedar wood from Lebanon to Joppa by sea,
Jonah 1:3
However, Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish
Joshua 19:46
Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the territory facing Joppa.
John 15:5
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy.
Proverbs 5:19
let her breasts always satisfy you;
be lost in her love forever.
Song of Songs 2:9
or a young stag.
Look, he is standing behind our wall,
gazing through the windows,
peering through the lattice.
Song of Songs 3:5
by the gazelles and the wild does of the field:
do not stir up or awaken love
until the appropriate time.
Song of Songs 8:14
and be like a gazelle
or a young stag
on the mountains of spices.
John 15:8
Acts 10:4-5
Looking intently at him, he became afraid and said, “What is it, lord?”
The angel told him, “Your prayers and your acts of charity have come up as a memorial offering before God.
Acts 10:31
and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered in God’s sight.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are His creation, created
Philippians 1:11
filled with the fruit
Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work
1 Thessalonians 4:10
In fact, you are doing this toward all the brothers in the entire region of Macedonia.
1 Timothy 2:9-10
Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing,
1 Timothy 5:10
and is well known for good works
Titus 2:7
in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity
Hebrews 13:21
equip
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our