Bible Quotes About Joppa

“And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho. before: or, over against Japho: or, Joppa”

“They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia. carpenters: or, workmen”

“But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.”

“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. Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe”

“And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed , they laid her in an upper chamber.”

“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. delay: or, be grieved”

“Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.”

“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.”

“And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.”

“And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.”

“And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.”

“There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,”

“On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:”

“And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,”

“And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:”

“Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.”

“And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.”

“But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.”

“And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.”

“This was done thrice : and the vessel was received up again into heaven.”

“Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean , behold , the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,”

“And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.”

“And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.”