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II. The Servant's early Galilean ministry 1:14--3:6 >
B. Early demonstrations of the Servant's authority in Capernaum 1:21-34 >
2. The healing of Peter's mother-in-law 1:29-31 (cf. Matt. 8:14-15 ; Luke 4:38-39 )
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This incident, which happened immediately after the previous one, displays a different aspect of Jesus' authority, His power over physical sickness.
The account is full of detail that must have come to Mark through Peter who had a special interest in this healing. Evidently Andrew and Simon shared this house with Simon's mother-in-law and perhaps other family members. Jesus' power resulted in instantaneous and complete recovery.
