Matthew 14:23
After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
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In Context
24But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
Cross References
Matthew 6:6But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Mark 6:46After he had taken leave of them, he went up the mountain to pray.
Luke 9:28About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.
Acts 6:4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 14:23-34
Jesus Walks to His Disciples on the Sea. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the… Read the whole commentary →