## Now there was in Joppa ##

This introduces a new event in the story of Peter.

## disciple ##

Anyone who believes in Jesus and obeys his teachings is called a disciple of Jesus.

## Tabitha, which is translated as "Dorcas." ##

Tabitha is her name in the Aramaic language, and Dorcas is her name in the Greek language. Both names mean “gazelle.”

## full of good works ##

"doing many good deeds"

## It came about in those days ##

"It came about while Peter was in Lydda". This is implied information. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])