Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him about her.
- KJV But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
- NKJV But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once.
- NASB Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and they immediately *spoke to Jesus about her.
- NLT Now Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. They told Jesus about her right away.
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Simon's mother-in-law lies sick with a fever, and they tell Jesus about her. The disciples bring a personal need to the Lord.
Overview
This brief detail shows the disciples already turning to Jesus in times of trouble. The mention of Simon's mother-in-law incidentally confirms Peter was married. Their bringing the need to Jesus models simple, trusting prayer in the face of illness.
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Cross-references · 4
- 1 Cor 9:5Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?
- Jas 5:14–15Is 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.
- John 11:3So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.”
- Mark 5:23and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.”
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