Acts 9:38

"In those days, she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the community's care for Tabitha, both in life and death. By washing her body and laying it in an upper room, the believers demonstrated their commitment to supporting one another through illness and bereavement, preparing her body for proper burial as a sign of their faith and love.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 38. Was nigh to Joppa. It was about six miles. They sent unto him, etc. Why they sent is not affirmed. It is probable that they desired his presence to comfort and sustain them in their affliction. It is certainly possible that they expected he would restore her to life; but as this is not mentioned--as the apostles had as yet raised up no one from the dead--as even Stephen had not been restored to life--we have no authority for assuming, or supposing, that they had formed any such expectation.

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