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Mark 1:31

What does Mark 1:31 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:31 means

Jesus approached Simon’s mother-in-law, took her by the hand, and immediately raised her up. The fever promptly left her, and she was so restored that she was able to minister to them, serving her guests. This instant and complete healing demonstrates Jesus' compassionate power, not only to cure illness but to restore full health and functionality, enabling her to return to active service.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and having come near, he raised her up, having laid hold of her hand, and the fever left her immediately, and she was ministering to them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And coming to her, he lifted her up, taking her by the hand; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he went up to [her] and raised her up, having taken her by the hand, and straightway the fever left her, and she served them.

Context

This verse describes Jesus' powerful and immediate response to the illness reported in verse 30. This private miracle serves as a compelling demonstration of Jesus' healing authority and compassion, which immediately precedes and thus foreshadows the much broader healing ministry He performs for a multitude of sick and demon-possessed people at the end of the day.

v.30Now Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever; and straightway they tell him of her:

v.31This passage

v.32And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were sick, and them that were possessed with demons.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 103:1

    Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, blesshis holy name.

  • Luke 8:2

    and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

  • Mark 15:41

    who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him; and many other women that came up with him unto Jerusalem.

  • Psalms 116:12

    What shall I render unto Jehovah For all his benefits toward me?

  • Acts 9:41

    And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

  • Mark 5:41

    And taking the child by the hand, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise.

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