Matthew 14:24

"After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights Jesus' practice of solitary prayer as a means of communion with God and preparation for his upcoming challenges. By retreating to the mountain, Jesus models the importance of personal devotion and spiritual renewal before facing difficult situations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 24. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea. John says they had sailed about twenty-five or thirty furlongs. About seven and a half Jewish furlongs made a mile; so that the distance they had sailed was not more than about four miles. At no place was the sea of Tiberias more than ten miles in breadth, so that they were literally in the midst of the sea. __________________________________________________________________

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