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Matthew 8:14

What does Matthew 8:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 8:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 8:14 means

After the encounter with the centurion, Jesus enters Peter's house, where He finds Peter's mother-in-law suffering from a severe fever. His presence in a private home, rather than a public space, highlights His personal compassion and willingness to minister in everyday settings. The fever is distinctively mentioned as one that afflicts her, indicating a real and debilitating illness.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother in bed, very ill.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law laid, and fevered,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when Jesus had come to Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law laid down and in a fever;

Context

This healing event directly follows the miracle with the centurion's servant and Jesus' broader teaching on faith, providing another personal demonstration of His healing power. It shifts the setting from a public marvel to an intimate family concern, showcasing Jesus’ compassionate care for the immediate circle of His disciples before moving to a broader public ministry in the evening.

v.13And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And the servant was healed in that hour.

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v.15And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and ministered unto him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 17:25

    He saith, Yea. And when he came into the house, Jesus spake first to him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive toll or tribute? from their sons, or from strangers?

  • Luke 4:38

    And he rose up from the synagogue, and entered into the house of Simon. And Simon’s wife’s mother was holden with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

  • Hebrews 13:4

    Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

  • Mark 1:29

    And straightway, when they were come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

  • 1 Timothy 3:2

    The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

  • 1 Corinthians 9:5

    Have we no right to lead about a wife that is a believer, even as the rest of the apostles, and the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

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