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.

Other Translations of Acts 9:37

New International Version

37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room.

English Standard Version

37 In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

The Message

37 During the time Peter was in the area she became sick and died. Her friends prepared her body for burial and put her in a cool room.

New King James Version

37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

New Living Translation

37 About this time she became ill and died. Her body was washed for burial and laid in an upstairs room.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 9:37

Commentary on Acts 9:36-43

(Read Acts 9:36-43)

Many are full of good words, who are empty and barren in good works; but Tabitha was a great doer, no great talker. Christians who have not property to give in charity, may yet be able to do acts of charity, working with their hands, or walking with their feet, for the good of others. Those are certainly best praised whose own works praise them, whether the words of others do so or not. But such are ungrateful indeed, who have kindness shown them, and will not acknowledge it, by showing the kindness that is done them. While we live upon the fulness of Christ for our whole salvation, we should desire to be full of good works, for the honour of his name, and for the benefit of his saints. Such characters as Dorcas are useful where they dwell, as showing the excellency of the word of truth by their lives. How mean then the cares of the numerous females who seek no distinction but outward decoration, and who waste their lives in the trifling pursuits of dress and vanity! Power went along with the word, and Dorcas came to life. Thus in the raising of dead souls to spiritual life, the first sign of life is the opening of the eyes of the mind. Here we see that the Lord can make up every loss; that he overrules every event for the good of those who trust in him, and for the glory of his name.