Matthew 8:14

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And Jesus, having come to the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law laid and having a fever.

Latin

Et cum venisset Jesus in domum Petri, vidit socrum ejus jacentem, et febricitantem:

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

non-Jewish people,
lepers,
blind people,
sick women,
people possessed by demons,
tax collectors,
those with long-term bleeding, and
the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter

Events

Peter's Mother-in-law and Others Healedc. AD 27

Related verses

Luke 4:38–41
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,
Mark 1:29–34
As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
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?
Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
Matthew 17:25
“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
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,
Matthew 8:20
Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
1 Timothy 4:3
They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

Parallels

Mark 1:29–34 Luke 4:38–41

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Peter's mother-in-law: Mother-in-law of Peter, healed by Jesus Peter's wife: Wife of Peter, whose mother Jesus healed

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Christian Minister: Marriage of Diseases: Fever Fever: General Scriptures Concerning 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 The Miracles of Christ: Peter's Wife's Mother Healed

Matthew 8:14

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