"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 c…" — Acts 9:37

Acts 9:37 · KJV

“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.”

— Acts 9:37

Verse 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. {Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe}

Verse 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. {delay: or, be grieved}

Acts 9 — Context

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

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. {Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe}

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.

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. {delay: or, be grieved}

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

Cross References

Acts 1:13

And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James {the son} of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas {the brother} of James.

Acts 20:8

And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.

John 11:36-37

Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

Mark 14:15

And he will shew you a large upper room furnished {and} prepared: there make ready for us.

Acts 9:39

John 11:3-4

Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.