Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Holman Bible
In Joppa
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.
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 And all who were dwelling in Lydda and in Sharon saw him; and they turned to the Lord. 36 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. 37 And it came to pass in those days that she, having become sick, died; and, having washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.
Cross References
John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abides in Me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit; because, apart from Me, ye can do nothing.
Titus 2:14
who gave Himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.
Titus 3:8
Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that you affirm confidently, that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
John 15:8
In this was My Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, and become My disciples.
Acts 10:4-5
And he, looking intently on him, and becoming much afraid, said, "What is it, lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and alms went up for a memorial before God.
Acts 10:31
and says, 'Cornelius, your prayer was heard, and your alms were remembered before God.
Ephesians 2:10
for we are His workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God before prepared, that we should walk in them.
Philippians 1:11
being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which is through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Colossians 1:10
to walk worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God;
1 Thessalonians 4:10
and, in fact, ye do it to all the brethren who are in all Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, to abound yet more;
1 Timothy 2:9-10
in like manner, that women adorn themselves in becoming apparel, with modesty and sobriety, not with braided hair, and gold, or pearls, or costly raiment,
1 Timothy 5:10
noted for good works; if she nourished children, if she used hospitality, if she washed the saints' feet, if she relieved those in tribulation, if she diligently followed every good work.
Titus 2:7
in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in teaching, showing incorruptness, gravity,
Hebrews 13:21
make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to Whom be the glory forever. Amen.
James 1:27
A religion, pure and undefiled with our God and Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.