(26)But when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not crediting that he was a disciple. (27)Then Barnabas taking him by the hand, brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how boldly he had preached at Damascus in the name of Jesus. (28)And he was with them coming in, and going out at Jerusalem: (29)and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he talked and disputed with the Grecian proselytes: but they made an attempt to murder him. (30)Then the brethren, when they knew it brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus. (31)Then had the churches peace through all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified; and walking in the fear of God, and in the consolation of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. (32)Now it came to pass, as Peter was passing through all parts, that he went down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. (33)And found there a certain man named AEneas, during six years stretched on a bed, who was paralytic. (34)And Peter said to him, AEneas, Jesus the Messiah maketh thee whole: arise, and make thine own bed. And he arose immediately. (35)And all who dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and they turned to the Lord. (36)But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did. (37)But it came to pass that in those days she sickened and died: having then washed her, they laid her out in an upper room. (38)And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the disciples hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, entreating him without delay to come over to them. (39)Then Peter arose and went with them. And they carried him, on his arrival, into the upper room: and all the widows stood round him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made, whilst she was with them. (40)But Peter putting them all out, fell upon his knees, and prayed; and turning to the body, said, Tabitha, arise! And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. (41)Then he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling in the saints and the widows, presented her to them alive. (42)And it was known through all Joppa; and many believed on the Lord. (43)Then it came to pass, that he abode many days at Joppa with one Simon a tanner. CHAP. X.