Luke 6:12

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

Darby Translation

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

11But *they* were filled with madness, and they spoke together among themselves what they should do to Jesus.

13And when it was day he called his disciples, and having chosen out twelve from them, whom also he named apostles:

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24And Jacob remained alone; and a man wrestled with him until the rising of the dawn.

Psalms 55:15Let death seize upon them, let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwellings, in their midst.

Daniel 6:10And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and, his windows being open in his upper chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Matthew 14:23And having dismissed the crowds, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when even was come, he was alone there,

Mark 6:46And, having dismissed them, he departed into the mountain to pray.

Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with 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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