Luke 5:16

The Passion Translation

But Jesus often slipped away from them and went into the wilderness to pray.

Cross References

Matthew 14:23

After the crowds dispersed, Jesus went up into the hills to pray. And as night fell he was there praying alone.

Mark 6:46

So he dispersed the crowd, said good-bye to his disciples, then slipped away to pray on the mountain.

Luke 3:21

One day, Jesus came to be baptized along with all the others. As he was consumed with the spirit of prayer, the heavenly realm ripped open above him and the Holy Spirit descended from heaven in the form of a dove and landed on him. Then God’s audible voice was heard, saying, “My Son, you are my beloved one. Through you I am fulfilled.”

Luke 6:12

After leaving the synagogue, Jesus went into the high hills to spend the whole night in prayer to God.

Luke 9:28

Eight days later, Jesus took Peter, Jacob, and John and climbed a high mountain to pray.

Luke 9:29

As he prayed, his face began to glow until a blinding glory streamed from him. A radiant glory illuminated his entire body. His brightness became so intense that it made his clothing blinding white, as multiple flashes of lightning.

John 6:15

So Jesus, knowing that they were about to take him and make him their king by force, quickly left and went up the mountainside alone.