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Luke 4

Luke 4:38

Jesus Heals at Peter’s House · Luke 4:38–41
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Translations

Modern
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,
Traditional
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.
Literal
And having arisen out of the synagogue, He entered into the house of Simon. And Simon’s mother-in-law was oppressed with a great fever, and they asked Him concerning her.
Latin
Surgens autem Jesus de synagoga, introivit in domum Simonis. Socrus autem Simonis tenebatur magnis febribus: et rogaverunt illum pro ea.

Original

Greek
English
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,

Notes

Luke 4:38

  • the home of Simon: Simon was from Bethsaida (John 1:44), but he currently lived and worked as a fisherman in Capernaum.

  • whose mother-in-law: Peter was married (see 1 Corinthians 9:5). The text does not mention his wife's name.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter

Events

Parallels

Matthew 8:14–17 Mark 1:29–34

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Peter's mother-in-law: Mother-in-law of Peter, healed by Jesus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Intercession: Additional Instances of The Disciples, in Behalf of Peter's Mother-In-Law Jesus, the Christ: Heals Peter's Mother-In-Law (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals Simon's Mother-In-Law John: The Apostle: The healing of Peter's mother-in-law Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Heals Peter's Mother-In-Law Peter: His Mother-In-Law Healed Son-In-Law: Faithful, Peter