Luke 6:12

In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.

Berean Standard Bible

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 the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.

13When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.

Psalms 55:15Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.

Daniel 6:10Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

Matthew 14:23After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

Mark 6:46After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray.

Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

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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