Luke 6:12

In these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.

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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 they were filled with rage, and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.

13When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day.

Psalms 55:15Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is amongst them, in their dwelling.

Daniel 6:10When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room towards Jerusalem) and he knelt on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

Matthew 14:23After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.

Mark 6:46After he had taken leave of them, he went up the mountain to pray.

Colossians 4:2Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,

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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