Matthew 14:23

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 26:36

Then Jesus led his disciples to an orchard called “The Oil Press.” He told them, “Sit here while I go and pray nearby.”

Matthew 6:6

But whenever you pray, go into your innermost chamber and be alone with Father God, praying to him in secret. And your Father, who sees all you do, will reward you openly.

Mark 1:35

The next morning, Jesus got up long before daylight, left the house while it was dark, and made his way to a secluded place to give himself to prayer.

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 5:16

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

Luke 6:12

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

Luke 9:18

One time, Jesus was praying in a quiet place with his disciples nearby. He went to them and asked, “Who do people think I am?”

Luke 9:28

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

Acts 6:4

That will enable us to give our full attention to prayer and preaching the word of God.”