Matthew 8:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.”
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What Does Matthew 8:15 Mean?
The healing is quiet and immediate. Jesus touches her hand, and the fever leaves at once. There is no struggle, no delay; the sickness simply departs at His touch. Then she rises, fully restored, with strength enough to get up and serve.
Her response is the natural fruit of being healed. Made well, she ministers to Jesus and those with Him, turning her recovery into glad service. This is a small but beautiful picture of the Christian life: those whom Christ restores rise to serve Him. The same touch that takes away the fever raises her to her feet and sets her to work. Healing and grateful service belong together, and her ministry becomes her thanksgiving.
Matthew 8:15 in the Original Language
diakoneo (διακονέω), 'ministered' -- to serve or wait upon; the healed woman rises to attend to Jesus and his companions.
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What does Matthew 8:15 mean?
Jesus touches her hand, the fever departs, and she rises to serve.