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Luke 4:38 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 4:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 4 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.”
Luke 4:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 4:38
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever. After the synagogue exorcism, Jesus goes to Peter's home. The detail that Peter had a wife's mother confirms Peter's married status (mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:5). The phrase synechomenē pyretō megalō (συνεχομένη πυρετῷ μεγάλῳ, gripped by a great fever) indicates serious illness—Luke, the physician, notes the fever's severity.And they besought him for her. The phrase ērōtēsan auton peri autēs (ἠρώτησαν αὐτὸν περὶ αὐτῆς, they asked him concerning her) shows the family's f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 4:38
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“he saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever.”
“when they had come out of the synagogue”
“whatever you ask of God”
“and let them pray over him”
“he sent to him elders of the Jews”
“even as the rest of the apostles”
“saying”
“saying”