Acts 9:23-43

Wesley(i) 23 And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together to kill him. 24 But their lying in wait was known by Saul: and they guarded the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples, taking him by night, let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And coming to Jerusalem, he endeavoured to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas taking him, brought him to the apostles, and declared to them, How he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus, in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them, coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 29 And preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he disputed with the Hellenists: but they attempted to kill him: 30 Which the brethren knowing, brought him down to Cesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. 31 Then the church through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria had peace: and being built up, and walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied. 32 And as Peter passed through all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda. 33 And he found there a certain man named Eneas, who had kept his bed eight years, being ill of a palsy. 34 And Peter said to him, Eneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee. Arise and make thy bed. 35 And he arose immediately. And all that dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and turned to the Lord. 36 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. 37 And in those days she was sick and died; whom having washed, they laid in an upper chamber. 38 And Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples hearing Peter was there, sent to him two men, desiring that he would not delay to come to them. 39 Then Peter arose and went with them; whom being come, they brought into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 40 But Peter, having put them all out, kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up. 41 And giving her his hand, and having called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it was known through all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord. 43 And he tarried many days in Joppa, with one Simon, a tanner.