Luke 6:12

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.

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In Context

11And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

13And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

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Cross References

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

Psalms 55:15Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

Daniel 6:10Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Matthew 14:23And 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.

Mark 6:46And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

Colossians 4:2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same 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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