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Acts 9:37

Death and loss

35 And all that dwelt 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 almsdeeds which she did.

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 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.

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BSB
At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room.
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.
WEB
In those days, she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
ASV
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.
DARBY
And it came to pass in those days that she grew sick and died; and, having washed her, they put her in [the] upper room.
BLB
But in those days it came to pass [that] having become sick, she died. And having washed [her], they put [her] in an upper room.
ÅB
Men det skjedde i de dager at hun ble syk og døde; de vasket henne da og la henne på en sal.
OTB
Omtrent på den tiden ble hun syk og døde, og kroppen hennes ble vasket og plassert i et rom ovenpå.
B1930
Men det skjedde i de dager at hun blev syk og døde; de vasket henne da og la henne på en sal.

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  • 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.

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  • Acts 20:8

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

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  • Mark 14:15

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

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  • John 11:36–37

    Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

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  • John 11:3–4

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

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  • Acts 9:39

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

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