And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.
praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.
Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them,
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.”
Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.
In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.
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