And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Parallel translations
- WEB He came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she served them.
- BSB So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
- NKJV So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.
- NASB And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she served them.
- NLT So he went to her bedside, took her by the hand, and helped her sit up. Then the fever left her, and she prepared a meal for them.
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Quick answer
Jesus takes her hand, raises her up, and the fever leaves; she then serves them. His healing restores her fully to life and service.
Overview
Jesus' personal touch and the immediate, complete cure display His power over disease. That she rises and serves shows true healing leads to grateful service. This small miracle pictures the larger restoration Christ brings, freeing people to live and serve in His kingdom.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Acts 9:41And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
- Luke 8:2–3And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
- Ps 116:12What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
- Ps 103:1–3Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
- Mark 5:41And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
- Mark 15:41(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.
- Matt 27:55And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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