KJV ORIGINAL
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After he said goodbye to everyone, Jesus went up into the mountains by himself to pray.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even Jesus needed alone time with God to recharge.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 6, Jesus has just miraculously fed a crowd of over 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish, demonstrating his compassion and divine power. Following this event, he sends his disciples away by boat and dismisses the crowd, then retreats to a mountainside to pray alone, highlighting his need for solitude amid his ministry. This practice reflects the Jewish cultural tradition of seeking quiet places for prayer, as seen in the lives of prophets like Moses and Elijah.
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