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Luke 6:12

What does Luke 6:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 6:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 6:12 means

In those days, Jesus withdrew to a mountain to pray, spending the entire night in communion with God. This act of prolonged, fervent prayer before a significant event demonstrates Jesus' complete reliance on His Father, modeling spiritual dependence and preparation for His disciples. He sought divine guidance and strength not out of weakness, but as an essential part of His perfect obedience and the execution of His redemptive mission, especially in the face of escalating opposition.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And it came about in those days that he went out to the mountain for prayer; and he was all night in prayer to God.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it came to pass in those days, he went forth to the mountain to pray, and was passing the night in the prayer of God,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray: and he passed the whole night in the prayer of God.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it came to pass in those days that he went out into the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer toGod.

Context

Following the intense confrontation and the Pharisees' murderous plotting, Jesus retreats to a mountain for an extended period of prayer. This significant withdrawal highlights His spiritual discipline and preparation for the monumental task of selecting His apostles. This private communion with the Father precedes a crucial organizational step in HIs public ministry, establishing the foundation of His earthly work.

v.11But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

v.12This passage

v.13And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 1:35

    And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed.

  • Psalms 22:2

    O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou answerest not; And in the night season, and am not silent.

  • Daniel 6:10

    And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem); and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

  • Mark 14:34

    And he saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: abide ye here, and watch.

  • Psalms 109:3

    They have compassed me about also with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause.

  • Matthew 14:23

    And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray: and when even was come, he was there alone.

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