KJV King James Version
And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
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Acts 9:43
And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
Read it in 5 translations
BSB Berean Standard Bible
And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.
WEB World English Bible
It happened, that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.
ASV American Standard Version
And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.
Surrounding context — Acts 9
40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning [him] to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
41 And he gave her [his] hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
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Acts 10:6He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.Acts 10:32Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of [one] Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
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