30. The other believers heard about this. They took Saul down to Caesarea. From there they sent him off to Tarsus.
31. Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. The Holy Spirit gave the church strength and boldness. So they grew in numbers. And they worshiped the Lord.
32. As Peter traveled around the country, he went to visit God's people in Lydda.
33. There he found a disabled man named Aeneas. For eight years the man had spent most of his time in bed.
34. "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up! Take care of your mat!" So Aeneas got up right away.
35. Everyone who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him. They turned to the Lord.