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Mark 1:31
ESV And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
NIV So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.
NASB And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she served them.
CSB So he went to her, took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
NLT So he went to her bedside, took her by the hand, and helped her sit up. Then the fever left her, and she prepared a meal for them.
KJV And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
NKJV So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.

What does Mark 1:31 mean?

Instead of telling Simon's mother-in-law she was healed, Jesus takes personal action. This was rare: rabbis at that time did not touch women. The manner in which Jesus heals this woman makes it clear that He is responsible for the healing without saying a word. We aren't told if Peter's mother-in-law was near death, but the instant healing shows the power of Jesus' authority and the completeness of His work. Like the wedding at Cana, when Jesus not only turns water into wine but the best wine the master of the feast had ever drunk (John 2:1–11), Jesus' miracles go beyond making the situation tolerable—He showers us with God's blessings.

Before Jesus called Simon Peter to follow Him, Jesus arranged for a catch of fish so large it nearly swamped two boats (Luke 5:4–7). The financial needs of Simon Peter's family would be taken care of for a while. Here, Jesus shows Simon Peter that His care for his family covers more than just finances. The Bible doesn't promise that we will always be healthy or safe, but God will provide us what we need for ministry; in Peter's case apparently it begins with knowing his family is taken care of.

As soon as Simon Peter's mother-in-law is healed, she serves the men. God heals for a purpose, and often that purpose is to equip us to serve Him and others. This is certainly true with spiritual healing. When we are rescued from being a slave to sin, we become a servant of God (Romans 6:18). This is real life (Romans 6:11).
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