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Berean Standard Bible

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

Acts 9:36

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Peter is ministering in the coastal town of Joppa, near modern Tel Aviv. There Luke introduces a disciple named Tabitha, in Aramaic, or Dorcas, in Greek, both meaning gazelle.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (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.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.

Young's Literal Translation (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;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces en Joppe había una discípula llamada Tabita, que si lo declaras, quiere decir Dorcas. Esta era llena de buenas obras y de limosnas que hacía.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En la ciudad de Jope vivía una mujer llamada Tabita (que significa Dorcas), discípula que siempre estaba haciendo algo por los demás, especialmente por los pobres.

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