Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Do not delay in coming to us.”
Parallel translations
- WEB As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.
- KJV And forasmuch 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 would not delay to come to them.
- BSB Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”
- NKJV And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.
- NLT But the believers had heard that Peter was nearby at Lydda, so they sent two men to beg him, “Please come as soon as possible!”
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Quick answer
Hearing Peter was nearby, the disciples urgently sent for him. Their faith reached out in hope amid grief.
Overview
The believers in Joppa send for Peter with earnest pleading, trusting that God might act. Their urgency reflects both their love for Tabitha and confidence in the apostle's God-given ministry. This appeal opens the way for a sign that will glorify the Lord and strengthen the church.
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Cross-references · 4
- Acts 9:36Now 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.
- 2 Kgs 4:28–30Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me’?”
- Acts 9:32As Peter went throughout all those parts, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.
- Acts 11:26When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they were gathered together with the assembly, and taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
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