Mark 6:46
After he had taken leave of the people, he went away up the hill to pray.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
In Context
47When evening fell, the boat was out in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was on the shore alone.
Cross References
Matthew 6:6But, when one of you prays, they should go into their own room, shut the door, and pray to their Father who dwells in secret; and their Father, who sees what is secret, will reward them.
Mark 1:35In the morning, long before daylight, Jesus got up and went out to a lonely spot, where he began to pray.
1 Peter 2:21For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered – on your behalf – and left you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
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 →