Mark 6:46
He then bade the people farewell, and went away up the hill to pray.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
In Context
47When evening was come, the boat was half way across the Lake, while he Himself was on shore alone.
Cross References
Matthew 6:6But you, whenever you pray, go into your own room and shut the door: then pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.
Mark 1:35In the morning He rose early, while it was still quite dark, and leaving the house He went away to a solitary place and there prayed.
1 Peter 2:21And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so 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 →