Matthew 8:14
New International Version
When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever.

New Living Translation
When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, Peter’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever.

English Standard Version
And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.

Berean Standard Bible
When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever.

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having come to the house of Peter, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick and fevering.

King James Bible
And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.

New King James Version
Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever.

New American Standard Bible
When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.

NASB 1995
When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.

NASB 1977
And when Jesus had come to Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.

Legacy Standard Bible
When Jesus came into Peter’s home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.

Amplified Bible
When Jesus went into Peter’s house [in Capernaum], He saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever.

Christian Standard Bible
Jesus went into Peter’s house and saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Jesus went into Peter’s house, He saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever.

American Standard Version
And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus went to the home of Peter, where he found that Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever.

English Revised Version
And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Jesus went to Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in-law in bed with a fever.

Good News Translation
Jesus went to Peter's home, and there he saw Peter's mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever.

International Standard Version
When Jesus went into Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in-law lying in bed, sick with a fever.

Majority Standard Bible
When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever.

NET Bible
Now when Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying down, sick with a fever.

New Heart English Bible
And when Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick with a fever.

Weymouth New Testament
After this Jesus went to the house of Peter, whose mother-in-law he found ill in bed with fever.

World English Bible
When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law laid, and fevered,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having come to the house of Peter, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick and fevering.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law laid, and fevered,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus, having come into Peter's house, saw his mother-in-law having been laid up, and affected with fever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying, and sick of a fever:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Jesus had arrived at the house of Peter, he saw his mother-in-law lying ill with a fever.

New American Bible
Jesus entered the house of Peter, and saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever.

New Revised Standard Version
When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jesus came to the Simon’s house, and he saw his mother-in-law laid up and sick with fever.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Yeshua came to Shimeon's house, and he saw his mother-in-law who lay, and a fever had seized her.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying, and ill of a fever.

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law prostrated and burning with fever.

Haweis New Testament
And when Jesus was come into the house of Peter, he saw his mother-in-law laid on a bed, and in a fever.

Mace New Testament
After this Jesus went to Peter's house, where seeing his wife's mother lying sick of a fever,

Weymouth New Testament
After this Jesus went to the house of Peter, whose mother-in-law he found ill in bed with fever.

Worrell New Testament
And Jesus, coming into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law prostrate, and sick with fever;

Worsley New Testament
And when Jesus came to Peter's house. He saw his wife's mother lying ill of a fever:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals at Peter's House
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. 14When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. 15So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him.…

Cross References
Mark 1:29-31
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.

Luke 4:38-39
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.

1 Corinthians 9:5
Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?

1 Timothy 3:2
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Peter 5:1-2
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;

Exodus 15:26
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.”

Psalm 103:3
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.

Malachi 4:2
“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.

Acts 9:34
“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,

James 5:14-15
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.

1 Kings 17:17-24
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. ...

2 Kings 4:32-37
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. ...

2 Kings 5:10-14
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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.

into.

Matthew 8:20
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.

Matthew 17:25
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?

Mark 1:29-31
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.

1 Corinthians 9:5
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?

1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

1 Timothy 4:3
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.

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Matthew 8
1. Jesus cleanses the leper;
5. heals the centurion's servant,
14. Peter's mother in law,
16. and many others;
18. shows the cost of following him;
23. stills the storm on the sea;
28. drives the demons out of two men possessed;
31. and tells them to go into the pigs.














When Jesus arrived
The phrase "When Jesus arrived" indicates the physical presence of Jesus entering a new setting. The Greek word for "arrived" is "erchomai," which means to come or go. This word is often used in the Gospels to signify Jesus' intentional movement towards a place or person, highlighting His active ministry and willingness to meet people where they are. The arrival of Jesus is significant as it often precedes a miraculous event or teaching, emphasizing His divine authority and purpose.

at Peter’s house
"Peter’s house" refers to the dwelling place of Simon Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples. Archaeological evidence from Capernaum suggests that Peter's house was a modest, yet central location for early Christian gatherings. This setting underscores the personal and relational aspect of Jesus' ministry, as He often performed miracles in the homes of His followers, demonstrating His care for their personal lives and families.

He saw
The phrase "He saw" indicates Jesus' awareness and perception. The Greek word "eidō" implies not just physical sight but also understanding and insight. Jesus' ability to see beyond the surface reflects His divine knowledge and compassion. His seeing is often followed by action, as He responds to the needs He perceives, illustrating His role as the compassionate healer.

Peter’s mother-in-law
"Peter’s mother-in-law" highlights the familial relationships of the disciples. This mention indicates that Peter was married, providing insight into the personal lives of the apostles. The inclusion of Peter's mother-in-law in the narrative emphasizes the importance of family in the early Christian community and Jesus' concern for all individuals, regardless of their societal status.

sick in bed
The phrase "sick in bed" describes the condition of Peter's mother-in-law. The Greek word "ballō" for "sick" suggests being cast down or laid low, indicating the severity of her condition. This detail sets the stage for Jesus' healing power, as He often intervenes in situations of helplessness and despair, bringing restoration and hope.

with a fever
The term "fever" refers to a common illness, yet in the historical context, it could be life-threatening due to the lack of medical knowledge and treatment. The mention of a fever highlights the human vulnerability and the need for divine intervention. In the biblical narrative, Jesus' ability to heal even the most ordinary ailments demonstrates His authority over all aspects of creation, reinforcing His identity as the Messiah and the compassionate Savior.

(14) And when Jesus was come into Peter's house.--St. Mark (Mark 1:29) and St. Luke (Luke 4:38) 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, John 1:44) 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 (1Corinthians 9:5) 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.

Verses 14, 15. - The healing of St. Peter's wife's mother. Parallel passages: Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38, 39. 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 (1 Corinthians 9:5). 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

arrived
ἐλθὼν (elthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

at
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Peter’s
Πέτρου (Petrou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: 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
Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.

He saw
εἶδεν (eiden)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3708: 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
Strong's 846: 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
Strong's 3994: 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
Strong's 906: (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
Strong's 4445: To be sick with a fever. From pura; to be on fire, i.e., to have a fever.


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