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In the fisherman's home at Capernaum the mother of Peter's wife is lying sick of “a great fever,” and “they tell Him of her.” Jesus “touched her hand, and the fever left her,” and she arose and ministered to the Saviour and His disciples. Luke 4:38 ; Mark 1:30 ; Matthew 8:15 .

Jesus demonstrates His divine power and compassion by healing Peter's mother-in-law. This paragraph describes a biblical miracle and historical narrative of healing.

Rapidly the tidings spread. The miracle had been wrought upon the Sabbath, and for fear of the rabbis the people dared not come for healing until the sun was set. Then from the homes, the shops, the market places, the inhabitants of the city pressed toward the humble dwelling that sheltered Jesus. The sick were brought upon litters, they came leaning upon staffs, or, supported by friends, they tottered feebly into the Saviour's presence.

Multitudes gathered seeking physical healing from Jesus after the Sabbath ended. This paragraph recounts historical events and crowds seeking miraculous healing.

Hour after hour they came and went; for none could know whether tomorrow would find the Healer still among them. Never before had Capernaum witnessed a day like this. The air was filled with the voice of triumph and shouts of deliverance.

Jesus healed all the sufferers who came to Him, bringing joy to the city. Descriptive narrative of the public reaction to Christ's ministry.

Not until the last sufferer had been relieved did Jesus cease His work. It was far into the night when the multitude departed and silence settled down upon the home of Simon. The long, exciting day was past, and Jesus sought rest. But while the city was wrapped in slumber, the Saviour, “rising up a great while before day,” “went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” Mark 1:35 .

Jesus prioritized communion with God in prayer after a long day of ministry. Describes Christ's personal devotional practice and historical actions.