Acts 9:37

And it came to passe in those dayes, that she was sicke and dyed: and when they had washed her, they layd her in an vpper 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

36There was also at Ioppa a certaine woman, a disciple named Tabitha (which by interpretation is called Dorcas) she was full of good workes and almes which she did.

38Now forasmuch as Lydda was neere to Ioppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent vnto him two men, desiring that he would not delay to come vnto them.

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Cross References

Mark 14:15And he wil shewe you an vpper chamber which is large, trimmed and prepared: there make it readie for vs.

John 11:36Then saide the Iewes, Beholde, how he loued him.

Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and came with them: and when hee was come, they brought him into the vpper chamber, where all the widowes stoode by him weeping, and shewing the coates and garments, 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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