Acts 9:37 akjv — 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 ch…

American 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. "

— Acts 9:37, American King James Version

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Acts 9 — Context

34

And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ makes you whole: arise, and make your bed. And he arose immediately.

35

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

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 giving of alms 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 for as much as Lydda was near to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent to him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

39

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 showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

40

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Acts 9:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:37 say?
Acts 9:37 in the American King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Acts 9:37 in the Bible?
Acts 9:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 37.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 9:37.
What translation should I read Acts 9:37 in?
Acts 9:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 9:37?
Acts 9:37 reads (AKJV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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