Mark - 1:29



29 Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

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And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
And straightway, when they were come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
And immediately going out of the synagogue they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
And straightway going out of the synagogue, they came with James and John into the house of Simon and Andrew.
And immediately, having come forth out of the synagogue, they went to the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John,
And immediately, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Then on leaving the synagogue they came at once, with James and John, to the house of Simon and Andrew.
And soon after departing from the synagogue, they went into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
As soon as they had left the synagogue, they went to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John.

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They came, with James and John, into the house of Simon and Andrew. There is reason to conjecture, that Matthew does not relate this history in its proper order: for Mark expressly states, that there were only four disciples who attended Christ. Besides, when he left the synagogue, he went straight to Peter's house; which also shows clearly, that Matthew did not observe, with exactness, the order of time. The Evangelists appear to have taken particular notice of this miracle; not that, in itself, it was more remarkable, or more worthy of being recorded, than other miracles, -- but because, by means of it, Christ gave to his disciples a private and familiar illustration of his grace. Another reason was, that the healing of one woman gave occasion to many miracles, so that they came to him in great numbers, from every direction, to implore his assistance. A single word, in Luke's narrative, presents to us more strikingly the power which Christ displayed; for he says, that Simon's mother-in-law was held by a GREAT fever. It was a clearer and more affecting proof of divine power, that, in a moment, and by a single touch, he removed a strong and violent disease. He might have done it by the slightest expression of his will; but he touched her hand, (Matthew 8:15,) either to mark his affection, or because he was aware that this sign was, at that time, advantageous: for we know, that he freely used outward signs, when the time required them.

See this account of the healing of Peter's mother-in-law explained at large, Matthew 8:14-17 (note).
When the sun did set - See on Matthew 8:14 (note).

(11) And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
(11) By healing different diseases he shows that he has brought true life into the world.

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue,.... Christ having wrought this miracle, and finished his sermon, and the whole synagogue service being over, when it was usual for every one to repair to their own houses, or their friends, for refreshment; he, and they that were with him, departed from it, and directly, being not far from it,
they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew; who being brethren, dwelt together in a house at Capernaum, where it seems they were now inhabitants, though their native place was Bethsaida, John 1:44,
with James and John; whom they took along with them, being fellow disciples of Christ.

Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from public ordinances by sickness or other real hinderances, may expect the Saviour's gracious presence; he will soothe their sorrows, and abate their pains. Observe how numerous the patients were. When others speed well with Christ, it should quicken us in seeking after him. Christ departed into a solitary place. Though he was in no danger of distraction, or of temptation to vain-glory, yet he retired. Those who have the most business in public, and of the best kind, must yet sometimes be alone with God.

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue--so also in Luke 4:38.
they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John--The mention of these four--which is peculiar to Mark--is the first of those traces of Peter's hand in this Gospel, of which we shall find many more. The house being his, and the illness and cure so nearly affecting himself, it is interesting to observe this minute specification of the number and names of the witnesses; interesting also--as the first occasion on which the sacred triumvirate of Peter and James and John are selected from among the rest, to be a threefold cord of testimony to certain events in their Lord's life (see on Mark 5:37) --Andrew being present on this occasion, as the occurrence took place in his own house.

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