Acts 9:38

Translations

Modern

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”

Traditional

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

Literal

Now Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter is in it, sent two men to him, imploring, “Do not delay to come to us.”

Latin

Cum autem prope esset Lydda ad Joppen, discipuli, audientes quia Petrus esset in ea, miserunt duos viros ad eum, rogantes: Ne pigriteris venire ad nos.

Original

Greek

English

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”

Notes

Acts 9:32–43

These verses describe Peter’s traveling ministry in Judea, especially in towns along the seacoast. As he traveled, God gave him power to do miracles. Peter healed a man named Aeneas and raised a woman named Dorcas from the dead.
Jesus had promised that his disciples would do such works (John 14:12).
Luke often tells stories in pairs. For example, he tells of a man being healed and then a woman being healed (see Luke 13:10–17; 14:1–6). In this passage, Peter heals both a man and a woman.
The people in that area were deeply affected by these miracles. Many people turned to the Lord and believed (Acts 9:35, 42).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter God Works through Prayer Miracles The Growth of the Church The Servant-Leader

Events

Peter heals Aeneas and Dorcasc. AD 38

Related verses

Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
Acts 11:26
…and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Acts 9:32
As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.
2 Kings 4:28–30
Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me?’”

Parallels

John 11:38–44

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Places

Joppa: An ancient seaport, the main port for Jerusalem Lod: A city in Benjamin; home of Aeneas healed by Peter

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Damascus Dorcas Heal, Healing Joppa Lydda Miracle Peter, the Apostle Resurrection Tabitha Upper Room

Topics

Dead (People): Dorcas Dorcas: A Pious Woman of Joppa Joppa: Peter Performs a Miracle At Lod: Called Lydda Miracles: Convincing Effect of Modern Judea: Towns of Lydda Peter: Visits Joppa; Stays with Simon, the Tanner; Raises Dorcas from the Dead Tabitha: Restored to Life by Peter The Holy Spirit: is God: As Appointing and Sending Ministers

Acts 9:38

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