14And Jesus, having come into Peter's house, saw his mother-in-law lying down and burning with fever. [8:15] And he touched her hand, and the fever left her — and she got up and began attending to him. [8:16] And when evening came, they brought to him many who were under demonic control, and he cast out the spirits by a word, and all those who were ill he healed — [8:17] so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying: He himself took our weaknesses and carried our diseases.
MAT 8:14-17
Jesus Heals at Peterʼs House
In the world it was spoken into
In 1st-century Galilee, households were central to social and economic life, functioning as both domestic and communal spaces. Peter’s house, likely a modest dwelling typical of a fisherman’s family, would have been a hub of activity. Fever, often seen as a life-threatening condition in a world without modern medicine, would have rendered Peter’s mother-in-law unable to fulfill her household duties, disrupting the family’s daily rhythm. Jesus’ healing of her fever by touch would have been understood as a restoration of both her health and her role in the household, allowing her to resume her service , a term denoting practical care and hospitality. The evening arrival of those afflicted by demons reflects a common belief in supernatural causes of illness. Jesus’ authority to cast out spirits 'by a word' would have been seen as a direct challenge to the spiritual forces believed to cause suffering. The reference to Isaiah underscores Jesus’ role as one who bears human weakness , a concept encompassing physical, emotional, and social frailty.
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How other translations render this
MAT 8:14
- KJV
- And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.
- BSB
- When Jesus arrived at Peterʼs house, He saw Peterʼs mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever.
- Koinōnos
- And Jesus, having come into Peter's house, saw his mother-in-law lying down and burning with fever.
MAT 8:15
- KJV
- And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.
- BSB
- So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him.
- Koinōnos
- And he touched her hand, and the fever left her — and she got up and began attending to him.
MAT 8:16
- KJV
- When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
- BSB
- When 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.
- Koinōnos
- And when evening came, they brought to him many who were under demonic control, and he cast out the spirits by a word, and all those who were ill he healed —
MAT 8:17
- KJV
- That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
- BSB
- This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”
- Koinōnos
- so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying: He himself took our weaknesses and carried our diseases.
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Translator's notes
MAT 8:14
- fevering:The word translated 'fevering' describes the active state of being afflicted by a fever, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the illness rather than just its presence.
MAT 8:15
- was ministering:The word translated 'was ministering' implies active, often humble service, like waiting on tables or attending to needs, rather than a more formal or passive form of service.
MAT 8:16
- being demonised:The term used here for 'being demonised' indicates a state of being under the direct influence or control of a demonic entity, not merely being troubled by one.
MAT 8:17
- infirmities:The word translated 'infirmities' refers broadly to any kind of weakness, frailty, or lack of strength, encompassing physical illness, debility, and even moral or spiritual weakness.