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Then she got up and prepared a meal for him. <a href="/esv/matthew/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him. <a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him. <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she arose and was ministering unto them. <a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him. <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and waited on Him. <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and began waiting on Him. <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she got up and served Him. <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve him. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve Him. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and ministered unto him. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He took her by the hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and served Jesus a meal. <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and ministered unto him. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus touched her hand, and the fever went away. So she got up and prepared a meal for him. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> He touched her hand; the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began serving him. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him. <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve them. <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So he touched her hand, and the fever left her. She got up and served him. <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He touched her hand and the fever left her: and then she rose and waited upon Him. <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> He touched her hand, and the fever left her. So she got up and served him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose, and was ministering to them. <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she arose and was ministering unto them. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose, and was ministering to them. <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever let her go: and she arose, and served them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered to them. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose up and ministered to them. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> He touched her hand, the fever left her, and she rose and waited on him. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and waited on them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and she was waiting on him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose and ministered to him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and began to minister unto them. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and waited upon them.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose and gave him entertainment. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He touched her hand and the fever left her: and then she rose and waited upon Him. <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose, and was ministering to Him. <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He did but touch her hand, and the fever left her; and she rose up and waited on them. <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-15.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=1889" 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> 14When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. 15<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/680.htm" title="680: hēpsato (V-AIM-3S) -- Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.">He touched</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiros (N-GFS) -- A hand. ">hand,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4446.htm" title="4446: pyretos (N-NMS) -- A fever, scorching heat. From puresso; inflamed, i.e. feverish.">fever</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphēken (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">left</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: ēgerthē (V-AIP-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">she got up</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1247.htm" title="1247: diēkonei (V-IIA-3S) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">began to serve</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> 16When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.…<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/1-31.htm">Mark 1:31</a> 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/4-39.htm">Luke 4:39</a> 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="/matthew/9-25.htm">Matthew 9:25</a> After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Matthew 14:36</a> and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. <a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a> “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Matthew 20:34</a> Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him. <a href="/mark/5-41.htm">Mark 5:41-42</a> Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded. <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Mark 6:56</a> And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. <a href="/mark/7-29.htm">Mark 7:29-30</a> Then Jesus told her, “Because of this answer, you may go. The demon has left your daughter.” / And she went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon was gone. <a href="/luke/7-14.htm">Luke 7:14-15</a> Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother. <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">Luke 8:54-55</a> But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” / Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat. <a href="/john/4-52.htm">John 4:52-53</a> So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.” / Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and all his household believed. <a href="/acts/3-7.htm">Acts 3:7</a> Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Acts 9:40-41</a> Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. / Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive. <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. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them.touched.<a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Matthew 8:3</a> And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.<a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Matthew 9:20,29</a> And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: … <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Matthew 14:36</a> And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.and ministered.<a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Luke 4:38,39</a> 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 besought him for her… <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1-3</a> Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Care</a> <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Fever</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-11.htm">Hers</a> <a href="/matthew/4-11.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/matthew/4-11.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/matthew/7-27.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/matthew/4-11.htm">Served</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-11.htm">Waited</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Care</a> <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Fever</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/26-13.htm">Hers</a> <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/matthew/18-7.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Served</a> <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/matthew/11-3.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/mark/1-13.htm">Waited</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>So He touched her hand In this passage, Jesus demonstrates His compassion and willingness to heal. The act of touching is significant, as it shows Jesus' personal involvement and care. In Jewish culture, touching someone with a fever could render a person ceremonially unclean, yet Jesus transcends these cultural norms to bring healing. This touch signifies the power and authority of Jesus over sickness, reflecting His divine nature. It also prefigures the way Jesus would later touch the lives of many through His ministry, showing that He is not distant but intimately involved with humanity.and the fever left her The immediate healing of Peter's mother-in-law illustrates Jesus' authority over physical ailments. Fever, often seen as a symptom of a more serious illness, was a common and sometimes deadly condition in the ancient world. The instantaneous nature of the healing underscores the miraculous power of Jesus, affirming His identity as the Messiah. This act fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a>, which speaks of the Messiah bearing our sicknesses. It also serves as a testament to the Kingdom of God breaking into the world through Jesus' ministry, where sickness and suffering are overcome.and she got up and began to serve Him The response of Peter's mother-in-law is immediate and practical. Her service is a natural reaction to the healing she received, demonstrating gratitude and recognition of Jesus' authority. In the cultural context, hospitality was a significant virtue, and her actions reflect the proper response to divine intervention. This service can be seen as a model for discipleship, where those who have experienced Jesus' transformative power respond by serving Him and others. It also highlights the restoration not just to health but to community and purpose, as she resumes her role in the household. This mirrors the call for believers to serve Christ in response to His work in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority and compassion by healing. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter's_mother-in-law.htm">Peter's Mother-in-law</a> The woman who is healed by Jesus. Her immediate response to serve highlights her gratitude and restoration. 3. <a href="/topical/p/peter's_house.htm">Peter's House</a> The setting of this event, indicating a personal and intimate environment where Jesus performs the miracle. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_healing.htm">The Healing</a> A miraculous event where Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law by simply touching her hand, showcasing His power over sickness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_touch.htm">The Power of Jesus' Touch</a> Jesus' touch signifies His willingness to engage personally with our suffering. His touch brings healing and restoration, reminding us of His power and compassion. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_response_to_healing.htm">Immediate Response to Healing</a> Peter's mother-in-law's immediate service after being healed is a model for us. When we experience God's work in our lives, our response should be one of gratitude and service. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_service_in_the_christian_life.htm">The Role of Service in the Christian Life</a> Service is a natural response to God's grace. As believers, we are called to serve others, reflecting Christ's love and humility in our actions. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_action.htm">Faith and Action</a> This passage encourages us to have faith in Jesus' power to heal and transform. Our faith should lead to action, as seen in the service of Peter's mother-in-law. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_healing.htm">Community and Healing</a> The setting in Peter's house highlights the importance of community in experiencing and witnessing God's work. We are encouraged to share our testimonies within our communities.<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/should_you_separate_yourself_from_them.htm">What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_miracles_did_jesus_do_in_the_bible.htm">What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_touching_jesus'_garment_heal.htm">Mark 5:25-29: How could simply touching Jesus' garment medically cure a woman's long-term bleeding issue without any other intervention?</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>(15) She arose, and ministered unto them.--The fact is stated as showing the completeness of the work of healing. The "great fever" had not left behind it its usual sequel of weakness and exhaustion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - And he touched her hand. Perhaps with her, as with the leper (ver. 3), the word alone would not have been enough. In both cases the faith seems to have been below that of the centurion. And the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them; Revised Version. him, with manuscripts. Serving them all (parallel passages), and him in particular. If it were her own house this would be doubly natural (cf <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Luke 10:40</a>). The change of tense (aorist to imperfect) contrasts the single act of arising from her bed and her continued ministry at the meal (cf. <a href="/matthew/4-11.htm">Matthew 4:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He touched ἥψατο (hēpsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_680.htm">Strong's 680: </a> Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 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. hand, χειρὸς (cheiros) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fever πυρετός (pyretos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4446.htm">Strong's 4446: </a> A fever, scorching heat. From puresso; inflamed, i.e. feverish. left ἀφῆκεν (aphēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. her, αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. she got up ἠγέρθη (ēgerthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. began to serve διηκόνει (diēkonei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. them. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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