Mark 6:46

He said goodbye to them and then he went up into the hills to pray.

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In The King James Version

And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

In Context

45Straight away, Jesus said to his followers, “I want you to get into the boat and row across the lake to Beth-say-da (Bethsaida). I will see you later.” Then he said to the people, “It is time for you to go home now.”

47When night time came, the boat was only half-way across the lake, and Jesus was still back on the land.

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Cross References

Mark 1:35The next day just before the sun came up, Jesus walked out of the town to a quiet place to pray by himself.

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 →

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