Acts 9:37

And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

36Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

38And as Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent to him two men with the entreaty, Do not delay to come to us.

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Cross References

Mark 14:15And he will show you a large upper room furnished and prepared; and there make ready for us.

John 11:36The Jews therefore said, See, how he loved him!

Acts 9:39Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.

Matthew Henry on Acts 9:37-43

Tabitha Raised to Life. 36 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. 37 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. 38 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. 39 Then Peter arose and… Read the whole commentary →

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