And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
English Standard Version (ESV)
The "immediately" here is striking: no sooner out of the synagogue than they're heading to Simon's house. This shows Jesus wasn't just teaching in public; His ministry immediately flowed into the intimate space of a family home, setting the stage for healing and connection beyond the formal religious setting.
And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jesus has just powerfully taught and cast out a demon in the synagogue, demonstrating his authority. He and his newly called disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John, immediately leave the public gathering and go to Peter and Andrew's home. This transition marks a shift from public ministry to a more intimate setting where Jesus will continue to reveal God's power and compassion.
Jesus had just finished teaching in the synagogue, a place of public worship and instruction. What happened next shows that His mission wasn't confined to formal settings.
Right after leaving the synagogue, Jesus didn't pause or seek rest. The text says, 'And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew.' This highlights the urgency and continuous nature of Jesus' ministry.
Jesus entered a home, a place of personal relationships and everyday life. This setting became the stage for a powerful demonstration of His healing grace.
The house of Simon (Peter) and Andrew was not just a physical location; it became a hub for Jesus' divine activity. The immediate need waiting for Him was a sick mother-in-law:
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synagoge · Greek Noun
A building for Jewish assembly, worship, and the reading of the Torah. It served as the central point of community life and religious education in towns across Israel during the time of Jesus.
This event unfolds on a Sabbath day in Capernaum, a busy Galilean town. The move from the public space of the synagogue to the private home of Peter and Andrew highlights Jesus's ministry reaching into the everyday lives of His followers, bringing healing and demonstrating His authority in both realms.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus begins public ministry
After His baptism and temptation, Jesus begins His public ministry in Galilee, calling disciples and teaching in synagogues.
Early 1st century AD— this verse
Jesus teaches in the Capernaum synagogue
Jesus teaches with authority in the synagogue at Capernaum, astonishing the crowds and casting out an unclean spirit.
Early 1st century AD
Healing of Simon's mother-in-law
Immediately after leaving the synagogue, Jesus goes to the home of Simon (Peter) and Andrew, where He heals Simon's mother-in-law of a fever.
Early 1st century AD
Healing many in Capernaum
As the Sabbath day ends at sunset, Jesus heals many sick people and casts out demons, revealing His power over all ailments.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus departs for a desert place
The next morning, Jesus withdraws to a solitary place to pray, reflecting His pattern of balancing public ministry with private communion with God.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus begins preaching tour
Following the events in Capernaum, Jesus begins a tour throughout Galilee, preaching in synagogues and continuing to cast out demons.
This passage parallels Mark's account, detailing Jesus' immediate visit to Simon Peter's house after leaving the synagogue and healing his mother-in-law, highlighting the continuity of Jesus' ministry.
Luke 4:38Luke's narrative also describes Jesus going to Simon's house and healing his mother-in-law, providing a consistent account of this early ministry event and Jesus' compassion.
Mark 1:16This verse immediately precedes the current passage, showing Jesus calling his first disciples, providing context for 'they' entering the house with James and John.
1 Corinthians 9:5This verse offers a glimpse into the personal lives of the apostles, mentioning that Peter (Simon) had a wife, which is relevant to Jesus entering his home.
barnesMark 1:29: "And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John."
See the notes at Matthew 8:14-15 .
calvinMark 1:29-39: "And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John."
- And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying in bed, and afflicted with fever. 15. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and waited on them. 16. And when the evening had approached, they brought to him many demoniacs, and he cast out the spirits by his word, and healed all that were diseased: 17.…
The "immediately" here is striking: no sooner out of the synagogue than they're heading to Simon's house. This shows Jesus wasn't just teaching in public; His ministry immediately flowed into the intimate space of a family home, setting the stage for healing and connection beyond the formal religious setting.
Jesus has just powerfully taught and cast out a demon in the synagogue, demonstrating his authority. He and his newly called disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John, immediately leave the public gathering and go to Peter and Andrew's home. This transition marks a shift from public ministry to a more intimate setting where Jesus will continue to reveal God's power and compassion.
Jesus has just powerfully taught and cast out a demon in the synagogue, demonstrating his authority. He and his newly called disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John, immediately leave the public gathering and go to Peter and Andrew's home. This transition marks a shift from public ministry to a more intimate setting where Jesus will continue to reveal God's power and compassion.
"And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John." — The "immediately" here is striking: no sooner out of the synagogue than they're heading to Simon's house. This shows Jesus wasn't just teaching in public; His ministry immediately flowed into the int…
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