Mark 1:30
“But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.”
Mark 1:30 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Simon's wife's mother lay in a fit of a fever: and forthwith they tell him of her.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Now Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever; and straightway they tell him of her:
- DARBYDarby
- And the mother-in-law of Simon lay in a fever. And straightway they speak to him about her.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Now Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him about her.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the mother-in-law of Simon was lying fevered, and immediately they tell him about her,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her.
Context: Mark 1
28And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
29And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
30But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
31And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
32And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
About Mark 1: John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism
John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry and performs miracles.
Commentary
Mark 1 is the opening chapter of the Gospel of Mark, which is the second book of the New Testament. It begins with the introduction of John the Baptist, who is described as a messenger sent from God to prepare the way for Jesus. John is described as a man of the wilderness, clothed in camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey. He preaches a message of repentance and baptizes people in the Jordan River.