Luke 6:12

And it happened that, in those days, he went out to a mountain to pray. And he was in the prayer of God throughout the night.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

In Context

11Then they were filled with madness, and they discussed with one another, what, in particular, they might do about Jesus.

13And when daylight had arrived, he called his disciples. And he chose twelve out of them (whom he also named Apostles):

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24he remained alone. And behold, a man wrestled with him until morning.

Daniel 6:10Now when Daniel learned of this, namely, that the law had been established, he entered his house, and, opening the windows in his upper room towards Jerusalem, he knelt down three times a day, and he adored and gave thanks before his God, as he had been accustomed to do previously.

Matthew 14:23And having dismissed the multitude, he ascended alone onto a mountain to pray. And when evening arrived, he was alone there.

Mark 6:46And when he had dismissed them, he went to the mountain to pray.

Colossians 4:2Pursue prayer. Be watchful in prayer with acts of thanksgiving.

Matthew Henry on Luke 6:2-12

Works of Mercy Suited to the Sabbath. 1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; 4 How he went into the house of God, and did… Read the whole commentary →

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