Acts 9:36

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now{G1161} there was{G2258} at{G1722} Joppa{G2445} a certain{G5100} disciple{G3102} named{G3686} Tabitha,{G5000} which{G3739} by interpretation{G1329} is called{G3004} Dorcas:{G1393} this{G3778} woman{G846} was{G2258} full{G4134} of good{G18} works{G2041} and{G2532} almsdeeds{G1654} which{G3739} she did.{G4160}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now{G1161} there was{G2258}{(G5713)} at{G1722} Joppa{G2445} a certain{G5100} disciple{G3102} named{G3686} Tabitha{G5000}, which{G3739} by interpretation{G1329}{(G5746)} is called{G3004}{(G5743)} Dorcas{G1393}: this woman{G3778}{(G5625)}{G846} was{G2258}{(G5713)} full{G4134} of good{G18} works{G2041} and{G2532} almsdeeds{G1654} which{G3739} she did{G4160}{(G5707)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Ther was at Ioppe a certayne woma (whiche was a disciple named Tabitha which by interpretacion is called dorcas) the same was full of good workes and almes dedes which she did.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    At Ioppa there was a certayne woman that was a disciple, named Tabitha, which by interpretacion is called Dorcas: ye same was full of good workes and almesse dedes, which she dyd.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    There was also at Ioppa a certaine woman, a disciple named Tabitha (which by interpretation is called Dorcas) she was full of good workes and almes which she did.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    There was also at Ioppa a certayne woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, which by interpretatio is called Dorcas: the same was full of good workes and almes deedes, which she dyd.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas.{"Dorcas" is Greek for "Gazelle."} This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Peter Raises Dorcas Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha(which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.

Referenced Verses

  • Jonah 1:3 : 3 But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, found a ship going to Tarshish, paid the fare, and boarded it to go with them to Tarshish, away from the Lord.
  • 2 Chr 2:16 : 16 Then Solomon counted all the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, as his father David had counted them, and they were found to be 153,600.
  • Ezra 3:7 : 7 They gave money to the stonecutters and carpenters, and food, drink, and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so they would bring cedar wood by sea from Lebanon to Joppa, according to the permission granted by Cyrus king of Persia.
  • Titus 2:14 : 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify a people for His own possession, who are eager to do good works.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.
  • John 15:5 : 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
  • Josh 19:46 : 46 and the waters of Jarkon and Rakkon, along the border opposite Joppa.
  • John 15:8 : 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and show yourselves to be my disciples.
  • Acts 10:4-5 : 4 Cornelius gazed at him in fear and asked, 'What is it, Lord?' The angel replied, 'Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God.' 5 Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter.
  • Acts 10:31 : 31 He said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered before God.
  • Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we might walk in them.
  • Phil 1:11 : 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  • Col 1:10 : 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
  • 1 Thess 4:10 : 10 And indeed you are doing this toward all the brothers in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel even more.
  • 1 Tim 2:9-9 : 9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing, 10 but with good works, which are appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.
  • Titus 2:7 : 7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.
  • Heb 13:21 : 21 equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • Jas 1:27 : 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
  • Prov 5:19 : 19 A loving doe, a graceful deer—may her breasts satisfy you always, and may you always be captivated by her love.
  • Song 2:9 : 9 My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattice.
  • Song 3:5 : 5 I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and the does of the field: do not awaken or arouse love until it pleases.
  • Song 8:14 : 14 Hurry, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices.

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