Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. I. How diligent the Saviour was in the improvement of His time. II. That no crowd of company or calls of business could divert Jesus from His daily, stated devotions. III. What care our Lord took to find a place of solitude for His prayers, that He might neither meet with disturbance, nor seem ostentatious. 1. One reason why we should retire to a secret place for solitary prayer is, that we may avoid the appearance of ostentation. 2. That we may be undisturbed. 3. That our minds may enjoy greater freedom in communion with God. (J. Lathrop, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. |
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