Reciprocal ministries. Here we notice two things— I. THAT JESUS ACCEPTS THE MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY . 1 . He accepted the hospitality of Peter. 2 . He will accept the hospitality of our hearts. II. THAT JESUS EXERCISES THE MINISTRY OF SALVATION . 1 . He healed all manner of diseases. 2 . He cast out the spirits with his word. 3 . These works denoted the Messiah. read more
This account is contained also in Mark 1:29-31, and Luke 4:38-41. Mark says that Simon and Andrew lived together, and that James and John went with them to the house. He adds, also, that before the miracle they spake to him about the sick person. The miracle was direct and complete. She that had been sick was so completely restored as to attend to them and minister to them. The mention of “Peter’s wife’s mother” proves that Peter either then was or had been married. The fair and obvious... read more
Matthew 8:14-15. And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house As is related Mark 1:29, &c.; he saw his wife’s mother laid Peter was then young, as were all the apostles; sick of a fever Fevers are ordinary distempers, and often cured by ordinary means, but this was a great fever, Luke 4:38; and it is probable such means, though used, had proved ineffectual. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her Namely, immediately. The cure was wrought in an instant, and not slowly, like... read more
29. Many sick people healed (Matthew 4:23-25; Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-39; Luke 4:38-44)Further examples of the ministry of Jesus show the presence and power of the kingdom of God in healing those afflicted by Satan (Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:29-34). (For the significance of the kingdom of God see earlier section, ‘Jesus and the Kingdom’.) On one occasion when Jesus was staying in Capernaum, he went outside the town to find a quiet place to pray to his Father. Peter thought he was losing... read more
Peter's house. The Lord was in Capernaum, so that He was probably lodging with Peter. Compare Mark 1:29 . See App-169 . laid -laid out for death. A Hebraism. read more
And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose and ministered unto him.Matthew's status as an eye-witness of these wonderful deeds is unintentionally evident in his detailing of the very part of her body which the Master touched. No fabricator would have included a detail of this kind. Peter's being a married man is proof that celibacy was not a requirement of either disciples or... read more
Matthew 8:14. And when Jesus was come— After this, Jesus going into Peter's house, saw there his wife's mother lying sick of a fever. This was the house into which Jesus was used to retire at Capernaum. See Mar 1:21 and Luke 4:31. Peter was of Bethsaida, which was at a little distance from Capernaum; John 1:44. This event happened after the cure wrought upon the demoniac in the synagogue, spoken of by St. Mark and St. Luke in the passages above quoted. read more
1. Jesus’ ability to heal 8:1-17This first group of four miracle events apparently all happened on the same day (Matthew 8:16). read more
A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:14-17
The instinct of beneficence. In introduction, note the place given to the occurrence of this miracle in the two parallel places, these two defining with accuracy what is left unalluded to by St. Matthew. Also comment on verse 17, comparing it with St. Peter's quotation, and noting St. Matthew's language as not that of the Septuagint. Reject all the lesser exegeses of the wonderful characterization of the Redeemer here given; such as fatigue of body through the late and prolonged work;... read more