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.
After leaving the synagogue, Jesus went over to Simon's house. Simon's mother-in-law was seriously sick with a high fever, and everyone was asking Jesus to help her.
Even after a long day of ministry, Jesus still showed up for the people who needed him most.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this event takes place shortly after Jesus had been teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum and demonstrated his authority by casting out a demon, which established his power among the people. Jesus then entered the home of Simon Peter, one of his early disciples, where Peter's mother-in-law was suffering from a severe fever, reflecting the close-knit family structures and the everyday realities of first-century Jewish life in Galilee. This miracle underscores how Jesus' ministry extended beyond public settings into personal and domestic spheres.
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