Mark 1:31 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

And he came and took her by the hand - rather, 'And advancing, He took her,' etc. - х proselthoon (G4334), etc.]. The Beloved Physician again is very specific: "And He stood over her" х epistas (G2186) epanoo (G1883) autees (G846), Luke 4:39].

And lifted her up. This act of condescension much felt doubtless by Peter, is recorded only by Mark.

And immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them - preparing their Sabbath-meal; in token both of the perfectness and immediateness of the cure, and of her gratitude to the glorious Healer.

Mark 1:31

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