²³ And after many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him.

²⁴ But their lying in wait became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

²⁵ Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall in a basket.

²⁶ And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples, but they were all afraid of him and believed not that he was a disciple.

²⁷ But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord on 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 he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Grecians, but they went about to slay him.

³⁰ And when the brethren heard of this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him forth to Tarsus.

³¹ Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had rest and were edified, and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

³² And it came to pass, as Peter was passing throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

³³ And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept to his bed for eight years and was sick with the palsy.

³⁴ And Peter said unto him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed.” And he arose immediately.

³⁵ And all who dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and turned to the Lord.

³⁶ Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which interpreted is called Dorcas). This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

³⁷ And it came to pass in those days that she was sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

³⁸ And inasmuch 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 should not delay to come to them.

³⁹ Then Peter arose and went with them. And when he had come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.

⁴⁰ But Peter put them all outside and kneeled down and prayed, and turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.

⁴¹ And he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and calling in the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

⁴² And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

⁴³ And it came to pass that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.