Matthew 14:23

And after he had sent the people away, he went up into the mountain by himself for prayer: and when evening was come, he was there by himself.

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In The King James Version

And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

In Context

22And straight away he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, till he had sent the people away.

24But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, and was troubled by the waves: for the wind was against them.

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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 6:46And after he had sent them away, he went up into a mountain for prayer.

Luke 9:28And about eight days after he had said these things, he took Peter and John and James with him and went up into the mountain for prayer.

Acts 6:4Then we will give all our time to prayer and the teaching of the word.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 14:23-34

Jesus Walks to His Disciples on the Sea. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the… Read the whole commentary →

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