Luke 6:12

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

11And they were filled with madness; and they talked one with another, what they might do to Jesus.

13And when day was come, he called unto him his disciples; and he chose twelve of them (whom also he named apostles):

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24He remained alone: and behold a man wrestled with him till morning.

Psalms 55:15But thou a man of one mind, my guide, and my familiar,

Daniel 6:10Now when Daniel knew this, that is to say, that the law was made, he went into his house: and opening the windows in his upper chamber towards Jerusalem, he knelt down three times a day, and adored, and gave thanks before his God, as he had been accustomed to do before.

Matthew 14:23And having dismissed the multitude, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, he was there alone.

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

Colossians 4:2Be instant 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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