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MATTHEW 8:15 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
Matt 8:14Matt 8:16
“And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.”
He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him. The touch of Jesus' hand — the same hand that touched the leper in verse 3 — produces the immediate healing that makes service possible. She rose and began to serve: the restored person immediately engages in the activity that the restoration enables. The service she offers is practical hospitality — the Greek diakoneo, the same word used for the service of the angels in Matthew 4:11. The pattern of healing enabling service anticipates the whole of the disciples' calling: those who are healed by Jesus serve Jesus and the community he is building.

Church Fathers on Matthew 8:15

Why did He enter into Peter’s house? I think to take food; for it follows, 'And she arose, and ministered to them.' For He abode with His disciples to do them honour, and to make them more zealous. Observe Peter’s reverence towards Christ; though his mother-in-law lay at home sick of a fever, yet he did not force Him thither at once, but waited till His teaching should be completed, and others healed. For from the beginning he was instructed to prefer others to himself.…

Chrysostom · 4th century · Hom. xxvii

For naturally the greatest weakness follows fever, and the evils of sickness begin to be felt as the patient begins to recover; but that health which is given by the Lord’s power is complete at once.

Jerome · 4th century

And it is not enough that she is cured, but strength is given her besides, for 'she arose and ministered unto them.'

Gloss (Glossa Ordinaria) · medieval compilation · non occ.
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