Mark 6:46
And after he had sent them away, he went up into a mountain for prayer.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
In Context
47And by evening, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he by himself on the land.
Cross References
Matthew 6:6But when you make your prayer, go into your private room, and, shutting the door, say a prayer to your Father in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.
Mark 1:35And in the morning, a long time before daylight, he got up and went out to a quiet place, and there he gave himself up to prayer.
1 Peter 2:21This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:
Matthew Henry on Mark 6:46-56
Christ Walking on the Sea. 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have… Read the whole commentary →