32It came to pass then that Peter, passing through all the region, came down and visited the saints who were dwelling in Lydda.33He found there a certain man named Aeneas, who for eight years had been lying on a bed and was paralyzed.34Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; arise and make your bed." And immediately he arose.35All who dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.36In Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas; she was full of good works and acts of charity that she did.37It came to pass in those days that she became ill and died; after washing her they laid her in an upper room.38Because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to him, urging him not to delay in coming to them.39Peter arose and went with them; when he arrived they brought him to the upper room, and all the widows stood beside him weeping and showing the tunics and garments that Dorcas had made while she was with them.40Peter sent everyone out, knelt down, prayed, turned to the body, and said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up.41He gave her his hand and raised her up; then he called the holy ones and the widows and presented her alive.42This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.43Peter remained in Joppa for many days with a certain tanner named Simon.