Mark 1:29

“And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, etc..] 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, (<430144>John 1:44), with James and John; whom they took along with them, being fellow disciples of Christ.”

“And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue--so also in Luk 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 Mar 5:37)…”

“See the notes at Matthew 8:14-15. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Mat 8:14; Luk 4:38. Mark 1:32”

“1:29-30 Simon (Peter) was married (see 1 Cor 9:5).”

“entered: Mat 8:14, Mat 8:15; Luk 4:38, Luk 4:39, Luk 9:58 Mark 1:30”