Acts 9:36

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

BSB

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

WEB

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

YLT

And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, (which interpreted, is called Dorcas,) this woman was full of good works and kind acts that she was doing;

F.O.G Original

(36) Now in Yafo (Beauty) there’s a disciple called Tavita which translated is called Dorcas (Gazelle). This woman was completely-full with works of kindness and charitable giving which she did.

F.O.G

(36) Now in Yafo (Beauty) there’s a disciple called Tavita which translated is called Dorcas (Gazelle). This woman was completely-full with works of kindness and charitable giving which she did.

F.O.G MSG

³⁶In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Aramaic her name is Dorcas),ᵈ who was always doing good and helping the poor.

Footnotes:

³⁶ᵈ Tabitha/Dorcas: Both names mean “gazelle” – Tabitha in Aramaic and Dorcas in Greek, showing the bilingual nature of early Christian communities.