See the notes at Matthew 8:14-15.

See this account of the healing of Peter's mother-in-law explained at large, Matthew 8:14-17 (note).

When the sun did set - See on Matthew 8:14 (note).

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue,.... Christ having wrought this miracle, and finished his sermon, and the whole synagogue service being over, when it was usual for every one to repair to their own houses, or their friends, for refreshment; he, and they that were with him, departed from it, and directly, being not far from it,

they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew; who being brethren, dwelt together in a house at Capernaum, where it seems they were now inhabitants, though their native place was Bethsaida, John 1:44,

with James and John; whom they took along with them, being fellow disciples of Christ.

{11} And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

(11) By healing different diseases he shows that he has brought true life into the world.

1:29-34 For notes on the healing of Peter's wife's mother, see Mt 8:14.

1:29 Mt 8:14; Lu 4:38.

29. And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue-so also in Lu 4:38.

they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John-The mention of these four-which is peculiar to Mark-is the first of those traces of Peter's hand in this Gospel, of which we shall find many more. The house being his, and the illness and cure so nearly affecting himself, it is interesting to observe this minute specification of the number and names of the witnesses; interesting also as the first occasion on which the sacred triumvirate of Peter and James and John are selected from among the rest, to be a threefold cord of testimony to certain events in their Lord's life (see on [1403]Mr 5:37)-Andrew being present on this occasion, as the occurrence took place in his own house.

1:29-39 Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from public ordinances by sickness or other real hinderances, may expect the Saviour's gracious presence; he will soothe their sorrows, and abate their pains. Observe how numerous the patients were. When others speed well with Christ, it should quicken us in seeking after him. Christ departed into a solitary place. Though he was in no danger of distraction, or of temptation to vain-glory, yet he retired. Those who have the most business in public, and of the best kind, must yet sometimes be alone with God.