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Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Jesus came into Peter&#8217s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when Jesus had come to Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Jesus went into Peter’s house [in Capernaum], He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus went into Peter’s house and saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus went into Peter&#8217s house, He saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus went to the home of Peter, where he found that Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever. <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Jesus went to Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in-law in bed with a fever. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus went to Peter's home, and there he saw Peter's mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus went into Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in-law lying in bed, sick with a fever. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus arrived at Peter?s house, He saw Peter?s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying down, sick with a fever. <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick with a fever. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After this Jesus went to the house of Peter, whose mother-in-law he found ill in bed with fever. <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law laid, and fevered, <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus having come to the house of Peter, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick and fevering. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law laid, and fevered, <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus, having come into Peter's house, saw his mother-in-law having been laid up, and affected with fever.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying, and sick of a fever: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when Jesus had arrived at the house of Peter, he saw his mother-in-law lying ill with a fever. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus entered the house of Peter, and saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jesus came to the Simon’s house, and he saw his mother-in-law laid up and sick with fever. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua came to Shimeon's house, and he saw his mother-in-law who lay, and a fever had seized her.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying, and ill of a fever. <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law prostrated and burning with fever. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when Jesus was come into the house of Peter, he saw his mother-in-law laid on a bed, and in a fever. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> After this Jesus went to Peter's house, where seeing his wife's mother lying sick of a fever, <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After this Jesus went to the house of Peter, whose mother-in-law he found ill in bed with fever. <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, coming into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law prostrate, and sick with fever; <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when Jesus came to Peter's house. He saw his wife's mother lying ill of a fever: <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1882" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Jesus Heals at Peter's House</a> 13Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour. 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To come, go. ">arrived</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">at</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">house,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">He saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Peter’s</a> <a href="/greek/3994.htm" title="3994: pentheran (N-AFS) -- A mother-in-law. Feminine of pentheros; a wife's mother.">mother-in-law</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: beblēmenēn (V-RPM/P-AFS) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">sick in bed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4445.htm" title="4445: pyressousan (V-PPA-AFS) -- To be sick with a fever. From pura; to be on fire, i.e., to have a fever.">with a fever.</a> 15So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Mark 1:29-31</a> As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. / Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her. / So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them. <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Luke 4:38-39</a> After Jesus had left the synagogue, He went to the home of Simon, whose mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. So they appealed to Jesus on her behalf, / and He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And she got up at once and began to serve them. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a> Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas? <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a> An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1-2</a> As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; <a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3</a> He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. <a href="/jeremiah/17-14.htm">Jeremiah 17:14</a> Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a> “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Acts 9:34</a> “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, <a href="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14-15</a> Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">1 Kings 17:17-24</a> Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. / “O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?” / But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. ... <a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-37</a> When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... <a href="/2_kings/5-10.htm">2 Kings 5:10-14</a> Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.into.<a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a> And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.<a href="/matthew/17-25.htm">Matthew 17:25</a> He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?<a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Mark 1:29-31</a> And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John… wife's.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a> Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?<a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a> A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;<a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">1 Timothy 4:3</a> Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/psalms/32-4.htm">Fever</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Fevered</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/matthew/2-21.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Mother-In-Law</a> <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-13.htm">Wife's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Bed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/matthew/8-15.htm">Fever</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Fevered</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Found</a> <a href="/matthew/9-7.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/matthew/10-35.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/matthew/10-35.htm">Mother-In-Law</a> <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Wife's</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house This phrase indicates Jesus' movement and presence in a domestic setting, highlighting His accessibility and willingness to engage with individuals in their personal spaces. Peter's house is traditionally believed to be in Capernaum, a significant location in Jesus' ministry. Archaeological findings suggest that Capernaum was a small fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which aligns with Peter's occupation as a fisherman. This setting underscores the humble and ordinary circumstances in which Jesus often operated, contrasting with the expectations of a Messiah who would come in grandeur.He saw Peter’s mother-in-law The mention of Peter's mother-in-law provides insight into Peter's personal life, indicating that he was married. This detail is significant in understanding the early disciples' backgrounds and the normalcy of their lives before following Jesus. It also reflects the familial responsibilities that the disciples might have had, which they set aside to follow Christ. The presence of a mother-in-law in the household suggests a close-knit family structure, common in Jewish culture, where extended family members often lived together.sick in bed with a fever In the cultural and historical context of the time, a fever was often seen as a serious ailment, potentially life-threatening, due to the lack of modern medical knowledge and treatment. The description of her being "sick in bed" indicates the severity of her condition, as she was unable to perform her usual duties. In Jewish tradition, illness was sometimes viewed as a result of sin or spiritual affliction, though Jesus often challenged these assumptions. The healing of Peter's mother-in-law not only demonstrates Jesus' compassion and authority over physical ailments but also prefigures His ultimate victory over sin and death. This act of healing is a type of Christ's redemptive work, showcasing His power to restore and renew.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, originally named Simon, who becomes a leading figure in the early Christian church. 3. <a href="/topical/p/peter's_mother-in-law.htm">Peter’s Mother-in-law</a> The woman who is healed by Jesus in this passage, indicating Peter's marital status. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peter's_house.htm">Peter’s House</a> The location where this event takes place, likely in Capernaum, which served as a base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_fever.htm">The Fever</a> The illness from which Peter’s mother-in-law suffers, demonstrating Jesus' authority over sickness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion_and_authority.htm">Jesus' Compassion and Authority</a> Jesus' immediate response to the illness shows His compassion and willingness to heal. This reflects His divine authority over physical ailments. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Family in Ministry</a> Peter's family is directly impacted by Jesus' ministry, highlighting the importance of family support in spiritual work. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_healing.htm">Faith and Healing</a> The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law serves as a reminder of the power of faith and prayer in seeking divine intervention for healing. <a href="/topical/s/service_as_a_response_to_healing.htm">Service as a Response to Healing</a> After being healed, Peter’s mother-in-law begins to serve, illustrating that a natural response to God’s work in our lives is to serve others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/were_any_disciples_of_jesus_married.htm">Were any disciples of Jesus married?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_peter's_gospel.htm">What is Peter's gospel?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_first_gospel_written.htm">What is the first Gospel written?</a> <a href="/q/who_do_you_say_i_am.htm">Who do you say I am?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) And when Jesus was come into Peter's house.--St. Mark (<a href="/mark/1-29.htm" title="And immediately, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.">Mark 1:29</a>) and St. Luke (<a href="/luke/4-38.htm" title="And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they sought him for her.">Luke 4:38</a>) relate more specifically that it was on the Sabbath, and that our Lord had previously taught in the synagogue and healed a demoniac. The sons of Zebedee and of Jona had all been present, and when the service was over they came to the house in which Peter apparently (though born in Bethsaida, <a href="/john/1-44.htm" title="Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.">John 1:44</a>) had settled on his marriage.His wife's mother.--The fact of St. Peter's marriage has not unnaturally been almost unduly prominent in the Protestant argument against the enforced celibacy of the clergy. "Here," it has been said, "is the Apostle from whom the Bishop of Rome claims succession, married when called to his office, and never separated from his wife, and yet Rome declares the marriage of priests to be unlawful, and stigmatises it as worse than concubinage." Telling as it may sound, however, it is after all only an argumentum ad hominem. Had the case been otherwise, we should not have admitted that the celibacy of the chief of the Apostles was a ground for compelling all bishops, elders, and deacons of the Church to follow his example. And all that can be urged, as the case stands, is that there is an inconsistency in accepting these facts, and yet treating marriage as incompatible with the sacred office of the ministry. The Church of Rome might answer, that experience, or the teaching of the Spirit, or the moral authority of the saints and Fathers of the Church, outweighed the inference from St. Peter's example, and the question must be discussed on wider ethical and social, as well as Scriptural, grounds. In that argument, it is believed, those who advocate Christian liberty (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm" title="Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?">1Corinthians 9:5</a>) as most in harmony with the mind of Christ are not likely to get the worst of it.Sick of a fever.--St. Luke, with a kind of medical precision, adds, "with a great fever," and that they (Peter, John, and the others) asked Him about her, as if consulting about a case of which they almost despaired.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 14, 15. - The healing of St. Peter's wife's mother. Parallel passages: <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Mark 1:29-31</a>; <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Luke 4:38, 39</a>. Verse 14. - And when Jesus was come into Peter's house. Straight from the synagogue (parallel passages), for food, ver. 15 (Chrysostom). It seems clear, from the parallel passages, that St. Peter had not previously told our Lord about his mother-in-law's illness, but that he, with others, now asked (ἠρώτησαν, Luke) him to heal her. Among these others were probably Andrew, who also lived in the house, and James and John, who accompanied our Lord (Mark). Whether or not it was Peter's own house, we have no means of telling (but see next verse). He saw. Presumably on entering, before they asked him about her. His wife's mother (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a>). As St. Peter lived for some forty years more, he can hardly have been now very long married (cf. Bengel). Laid (βεβλημένην); ver. 6. And sick of a fever. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. arrived ἐλθὼν (elthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. at εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Peter’s Πέτρου (Petrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. house, οἰκίαν (oikian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. He saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. [Peter’s] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother-in-law πενθερὰν (pentheran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3994.htm">Strong's 3994: </a> A mother-in-law. Feminine of pentheros; a wife's mother. sick in bed βεβλημένην (beblēmenēn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. with a fever. πυρέσσουσαν (pyressousan) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4445.htm">Strong's 4445: </a> To be sick with a fever. 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