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Mark 1:35

What does Mark 1:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:35 means

Early the next morning, Jesus rose long before daybreak and sought solitude in a deserted place to pray. This demonstrates Jesus' deep reliance on communion with His Father, prioritizing private prayer even amidst overwhelming ministry demands. It highlights the source of His strength and wisdom, emphasizing the necessity of spiritual discipline for effective service.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And in the morning, a long time before daylight, he got up and went out to a quiet place, and there he gave himself up to prayer.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And very early, it being yet night, having risen, he went forth, and went away to a desert place, and was there praying;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And rising very early, going out, he went into a desert place: and there he prayed.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And rising in the morning long before day, he went out and went away into a desert place, and there prayed.

Context

After a day and evening of intense ministry, healing many and casting out demons (verse 34), this verse reveals Jesus' practice of withdrawing for communion with God. This act of prayer immediately precedes His disciples' search for Him and His decision to continue preaching in other towns, underscoring the spiritual foundation of His ministry-driven choices.

v.34And he healed many that were sick with divers diseases, and cast out many demons; and he suffered not the demons to speak, because they knew him.

v.35This passage

v.36And Simon and they that were with him followed after him;

Cross references

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

  • Luke 5:16

    But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.

  • Hebrews 5:7

    Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,

  • Luke 6:12

    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.

  • 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.

  • Mark 6:46

    And after he had taken leave of them, he departed into the mountain to pray.

  • John 6:15

    Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone.

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