Verse 36

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.

Referenced Verses

  • Jonah 1:3 : 3 But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh. He went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid its fare, and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh.
  • 2 Chr 2:16 : 16 and we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as you shall need; and we will bring it to you in floats by sea to Joppa; and you shall carry it up to Jerusalem.
  • Ezra 3:7 : 7 They gave money also to the masons, and to the carpenters; and food, and drink, and oil, to them of Sidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea, to Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.
  • Titus 2:14 : 14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
  • John 15:5 : 5 I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
  • Josh 19:46 : 46 and Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border over against Joppa.
  • John 15:8 : 8 "In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so you will be my disciples.
  • Acts 10:4-5 : 4 He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, "What is it, Lord?" He said to him, "Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God. 5 Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is surnamed Peter.
  • Acts 10:31 : 31 and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God.
  • Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
  • Phil 1:11 : 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  • Col 1:10 : 10 that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
  • 1 Thess 4:10 : 10 for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;
  • 1 Tim 2:9-9 : 9 In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; 10 but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
  • Titus 2:7 : 7 in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
  • Heb 13:21 : 21 make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • Jas 1:27 : 27 Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
  • Prov 5:19 : 19 A loving doe and a graceful deer-- Let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love.
  • Song 2:9 : 9 My beloved is like a roe or a young hart. Behold, he stands behind our wall! He looks in at the windows. He glances through the lattice.
  • Song 3:5 : 5 I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, By the roes, or by the hinds of the field, That you not stir up, nor awaken love, Until it so desires.
  • Song 8:14 : 14 Come away, my beloved! Be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices!