Matthew 8:15
New International Version
He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.

New Living Translation
But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him.

English Standard Version
He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.

Berean Standard Bible
So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she arose and was ministering unto them.

King James Bible
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

New King James Version
So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.

New American Standard Bible
And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him.

NASB 1995
He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and waited on Him.

NASB 1977
And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and waited on Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she got up and began waiting on Him.

Amplified Bible
He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she got up and served Him.

Christian Standard Bible
So he touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve Him.

American Standard Version
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and ministered unto him.

Contemporary English Version
He took her by the hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and served Jesus a meal.

English Revised Version
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and ministered unto him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus touched her hand, and the fever went away. So she got up and prepared a meal for him.

Good News Translation
He touched her hand; the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.

International Standard Version
He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began serving him.

Majority Standard Bible
So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve them.

NET Bible
He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve them.

New Heart English Bible
So he touched her hand, and the fever left her. She got up and served him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them.

Weymouth New Testament
He touched her hand and the fever left her: and then she rose and waited upon Him.

World English Bible
He touched her hand, and the fever left her. So she got up and served him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose, and was ministering to them.

Berean Literal Bible
And He touched her hand and the fever left her; and she arose and was ministering unto them.

Young's Literal Translation
and he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose, and was ministering to them.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he touched her hand, and the fever let her go: and she arose, and served them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose up and ministered to them.

New American Bible
He touched her hand, the fever left her, and she rose and waited on him.

New Revised Standard Version
he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and waited on them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and she was waiting on him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose and ministered to him.

Godbey New Testament
And He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and began to minister unto them.

Haweis New Testament
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and waited upon them.

Mace New Testament
he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose and gave him entertainment.

Weymouth New Testament
He touched her hand and the fever left her: and then she rose and waited upon Him.

Worrell New Testament
and He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose, and was ministering to Him.

Worsley New Testament
and He did but touch her hand, and the fever left her; and she rose up and waited on them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals at Peter's House
14When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. 15So He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve Him. 16When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.…

Cross References
Mark 1:31
So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.

Luke 4:39
and He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And she got up at once and began to serve them.

Matthew 9:25
After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.

Matthew 14:36
and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Matthew 15:28
“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Matthew 20:34
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.

Mark 5:41-42
Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.

Mark 6:56
And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Mark 7:29-30
Then Jesus told her, “Because of this answer, you may go. The demon has left your daughter.” / And she went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon was gone.

Luke 7:14-15
Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

Luke 8:54-55
But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” / Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat.

John 4:52-53
So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.” / Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and all his household believed.

Acts 3:7
Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.

Acts 9:40-41
Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. / Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

1 Kings 17:17-24
Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. / “O man of God,” said the woman to Elijah, “what have you done to me? Have you come to remind me of my iniquity and cause the death of my son?” / But Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.” So he took him from her arms, carried him to the upper room where he was staying, and laid him on his own bed. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them.

touched.

Matthew 8:3
And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Matthew 9:20,29
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: …

Matthew 14:36
And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

and ministered.

Luke 4:38,39
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her…

John 12:1-3
Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead…

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Matthew 8
1. Jesus cleanses the leper;
5. heals the centurion's servant,
14. Peter's mother in law,
16. and many others;
18. shows the cost of following him;
23. stills the storm on the sea;
28. drives the demons out of two men possessed;
31. and tells them to go into the pigs.














He touched her hand
In this phrase, we see the compassionate and personal nature of Jesus' healing ministry. The Greek word for "touched" is "haptomai," which implies a deliberate and gentle contact. This act of touching is significant in the cultural and historical context of the time, as physical contact with a woman, especially one who was ill, could have been seen as inappropriate or even defiling according to Jewish purity laws. However, Jesus transcends these societal norms, demonstrating His authority over both physical ailments and cultural barriers. His touch signifies not only healing but also acceptance and love.

and the fever left her
The immediate result of Jesus' touch is the departure of the fever, showcasing His divine power over sickness. The Greek word for "left" is "aphiēmi," which means to send away or dismiss. This term is often used in the context of forgiveness, indicating a complete and authoritative removal. The fever's departure is instantaneous, highlighting the miraculous nature of Jesus' healing. Historically, fevers were often seen as serious and potentially life-threatening, so this healing would have been particularly impactful to those who witnessed it.

and she got up
The phrase "got up" is translated from the Greek word "egeirō," which means to rise or awaken. This word is often used in the New Testament in the context of resurrection, symbolizing new life and restoration. Her immediate ability to rise indicates a full and complete healing, not just a temporary relief. This action also reflects her readiness to return to her duties and serve, which is a common response to Jesus' healing throughout the Gospels.

and began to serve them
The Greek word for "serve" is "diakoneō," which means to minister or attend to the needs of others. This word is the root for "deacon," indicating a form of service that is both practical and spiritual. Her response to Jesus' healing is one of gratitude and action, embodying the Christian call to serve others. In the cultural context, hospitality was a significant aspect of Jewish life, and her service would have been seen as a restoration to her rightful place in the household. This act of service also prefigures the role of women in the early church, who were often at the forefront of ministry and hospitality.

(15) She arose, and ministered unto them.--The fact is stated as showing the completeness of the work of healing. The "great fever" had not left behind it its usual sequel of weakness and exhaustion.

Verse 15. - And he touched her hand. Perhaps with her, as with the leper (ver. 3), the word alone would not have been enough. In both cases the faith seems to have been below that of the centurion. And the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them; Revised Version. him, with manuscripts. Serving them all (parallel passages), and him in particular. If it were her own house this would be doubly natural (cf Luke 10:40). The change of tense (aorist to imperfect) contrasts the single act of arising from her bed and her continued ministry at the meal (cf. Matthew 4:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He touched
ἥψατο (hēpsato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 680: Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.

her
αὐτῆς (autēs)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

hand,
χειρὸς (cheiros)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

fever
πυρετός (pyretos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4446: A fever, scorching heat. From puresso; inflamed, i.e. feverish.

left
ἀφῆκεν (aphēken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

her,
αὐτὴν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

she got up
ἠγέρθη (ēgerthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

began to serve
διηκόνει (diēkonei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1247: From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.

them.
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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