Acts of the Apostles - Ferrar Fenton Bible Translation page 1151

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overpowered and refuted the judeans inhabiting Damascus, proving that He was the Messiah. Juhzzzns Guuspirz in £¤rh2r Saul. 26

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elapsed, however, the judeans cou- spired to murder him; but their plot was made known to Saul. They even watched the gates day and night, to murder him. But his disciples, con- veying him by night, lowered him from the wall in a hamper. Afterwards, when he visited jeru-

salem, he tried to associate himself with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was himself a disciple. Barnabas, however, accepting him, introduced him to the apostles, and explained to them how he had seen the Lord during the journey; and how He had spoken to him; and how at Damascus he had spoken boldly for the Name of jesus. And he went about in their company in jerusalem, and spoke eloquently in the Name of the Lord. He also spoke and debated with the Grecian jews; but they conspired to murder him. When, however, the brethren became aware of it, they took him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus. The church through the whole of

judea, Galilee, and Samaria, accord- ingly had rest, being built up; and, progressing in the reverence of the Lord, they were being increased through the consolation of the Holy Spirit. $2izr at ¥gbh¤. It now occurred that Peter, journey-

ing through all, also came down to the holy residing at Lydda; and there he found a man, named Eneas, who, on account of paralysis, had been bedridden for eight years. And Peter, Eneas, jesus the Messiah cures youl Rise up and And he stood up straight. And all the inhabitants of Lydda and Sharon knew him, and turned to the Lord. $2izr ai gnppa. 36 There was at joppaa female dis- ciple, named Tabitha,] which, when translated, means Dorcas; and she

I This 'is a Hebrew name, the Greek form of whieh is Dorcas; or ln English, Gazelle. was conspicuous for her works of goodness and benevolence which she did. But it happened about that time that she fell sick, and died; and hav- ing washed the body, they placed it in an upper chamber Lydda being near to joppa, however, the disciples, learning that Peter was there, dis- patched two men to him, with the Come to us without delay} Peter accordingly arose,and accom-

panied them. And on arrival, they took him to the upper chamber, where the widows stood round weeping; and showed him the jackets and cloaks which Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter, however, put them all out; and having knelt, he prayed, and turning to the body, he Tabitha, rise up! ’ And she opened her eyes; but see-

ing Peter, she fell backwards. But giving her a hand, he assisted her up; and calling the holy ones and widows, he presented her to them alive. And it became known through the whole of joppa; and many believed on the Lord. He afterwards remained in joppa for a considerable time with Simon, a tanner. §zizr mth ®¤rtt2.1iu¤. 37 39 43

At Cmsarea there was a man 10 named Cornelius, a captain of the detachment called the Italian, who 2 was pious and God—fearing with all his household, giving many gifts to many people, and in all things seek- ing God. He saw distinctly in avision 3 about three o’clock in the afternoon, an angel of God coming towards him, Cornelius! ' Gazing at him earnestly, and be- 4 What is it, Sir ?’ ‘ Your prayers and your acts of

charity have ascended as a memorial was the re- so now send men tojoppa, and 5 bring back. Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodges with Simon, a tan- 6 ner, whose house is by the sea-side.’ Accordingly, as soon as the angel 7 who had spoken to him had taken his departure, he summoned two of the domestics as well as a pious soldier from among his officers; and having explained everything to them, he dispatched them to joppa. Now on the following day, while

they were travelling and approaching the town. Peter ascended the balcony IIS!