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A Perfect and Complete Cure
Multiple commentators emphasize that the healing was not only instantaneous but also complete. Unlike a natural recovery from a fever, which leaves a person weak, Peter's mother-in-law was immediately restored to full strength. Her ability to rise and serve is presented as proof of the perfect and powerful nature of Christ's miracles.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:14–15
18th Century
Theologian
This account is also contained in Mark 1:29-31 and Luke 4:38-39. Mark adds that Simon and Andrew lived together, and that James and John went with …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:15
Touched her hand (ηψατο της χειρος αυτης). In loving sympathy as the Great Physician and like any good doctor today.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:15
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord was implored by her friends and therefore took her hand, and by a touch recovered her. The first miracle in this chapter was by a touch, t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:15
The main emphasis in this story is on Jesus’ authority. Peter was married (1 Corinthians 9:5) and had moved with his brother Andrew fro…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he touched her hand
Sometimes he healed by a word, as the centurion's servant; and sometimes by a touch, as here…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:14–17
17th Century
Minister
Peter had a wife, yet was an apostle of Christ, who showed that He approved of the married state by being so kind to Peter's wife's relations. The …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:14–27
13th Century
Philosopher
And when Jesus had come into Simon Peter’s house, etc. Christ’s power is commended in the cure of the leper; it is also c…