{When the sun did set} (hote edusen ho h(886c)ios). This
picturesque detail Mark has besides "at even" (opsias
genomen(8873), genitive absolute, evening having come). Matthew has
"when even was come," Luke "when the sun was setting." The
sabbath ended at sunset and so the people were now at liberty to
bring their sick to Jesus. The news about the casting out of the
demon and the healing of Peter's mother-in-law had spread all
over Capernaum. They brought them in a steady stream (imperfect
tense, epheron). Luke ( Lu 4:40 ) adds that Jesus laid his hand
on every one of them as they passed by in grateful procession.