Mark 6:46
After taking leave of them, he went to the mountain to pray.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
In Context
47When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land.
Cross References
Matthew 6:6But when yoʋ pray, go into yoʋr inner room, shut yoʋr door, and pray to yoʋr Father who is in secret. Then yoʋr Father who sees in secret will reward yoʋ openly.
Mark 1:35Early the next morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus rose and departed. He went off to a desolate place and prayed there.
1 Peter 2:21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.
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 →