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Mark 1:31

And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

And he came and took her by the hand - rather, 'And advancing, He took her,' etc. - [ proselthoon (G4334), etc.]. The Beloved Physician again is very specific: "And He stood over her" [ epistas (G2186) epanoo (G1883) autees (G846), Luke 4:39 ].

And lifted her up. This act of condescension much felt doubtless by Peter, is recorded only by Mark.

And immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them - preparing their Sabbath-meal; in token both of the perfectness and immediateness of the cure, and of her gratitude to the glorious Healer.

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