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Women straighten the covering over Tabitha’s body in the upper room.
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Acts 9:36-37

Tabitha Is Laid in the Upper Room

A Chosen Instrument · Acts 9

Story guide: Tabitha, known for good works and mercy, becomes sick and dies. After washing her, they lay her in an upstairs room. The room and attendants are reconstructed.

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36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which translated is called Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of mercy that she was doing.

37In those days it happened that she became sick and died. After washing her, they laid her in an upstairs room.

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