8:14 his mother-in-law. Obviously Peter was married (see 1 Cor. 9:5). 8:15 waited on Him = served Him food. 8:17 Healing illnesses (which are a result of sin) was a preview of His complete dealing with sin on the cross (Isa. 53:4). 8:20 Son of Man. The title “Son of God” is Jesus’ divine name (v. 29), “Son of David” His Jewish name (9:27), but “Son of Man” is the name that links Him to the earth and to His mission. It was His favorite designation of Himself (used more than 80 times) and was based
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