Acts 9:38

9:38 Because Lydda was near Joppa, when the disciples heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Come to us without delay.”

Acts 9:42

9:42 This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

sn Lydda was a city northwest of Jerusalem on the way to Joppa.

tn Grk “Do not delay to come to us.” It is somewhat smoother to say in English, “Come to us without delay.”

tn Or “known all over.” BDAG 511 s.v. κατά A.1.c. has “became known throughout all Joppa” for γνωστὸν γενέσθαι καθ᾿ ὅλης ᾿Ιόππης (gnwston genesqai kaq{olh" Iopph").

sn This became known…many believed in the Lord. This is a “sign” miracle that pictures how the Lord can give life.