Acts 9:36

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} there was{G2258}{(G5713)} at{G1722} Joppa{G2445} a certain{G5100} disciple{G3102} named{G3686} Tabitha{G5000}, which{G3739} by interpretation{G1329}{(G5746)} is called{G3004}{(G5743)} Dorcas{G1393}: this woman{G3778}{(G5625)}{G846} was{G2258}{(G5713)} full{G4134} of good{G18} works{G2041} and{G2532} almsdeeds{G1654} which{G3739} she did{G4160}{(G5707)}.
Strong's King James
(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.
The F.O.G*
[36] In nearby Joppa lived a believer named Tabitha (in Greek called Dorcas). Her life overflowed with good works and generous gifts to the poor—practical love that demonstrated her faith.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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;
Young's Literal Translation

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