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Now Simon`s wife`s mother lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him about her.

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Faith Doesn't Stop Fevers

Commentators like Charles Spurgeon point out that even in a house with four of Christ's followers, sickness was present. Peter's mother-in-law had what one scholar calls a 'great fever.' This reminds believers that spiritual health in Christ does not grant immunity from physical suffering in this life.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Mark 1:28–30

19th Century

Preacher

And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee. And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 1:30

The eyewitness details of the next story suggest its origin with Peter, who, after all, had a special interest in what occurred. After Jesus left t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 1:30

17th Century

Pastor

But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever
"A great fever", Luke says, (Luke 4:38); a very violent on…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 1:29–39

17th Century

Minister

Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, so that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from …