Mark 1:35

Modern

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.

Traditional

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

Literal

And having risen up early, very much in the night, He went out and went away into a wilderness place, and there He was praying.

Latin

Et diluculo valde surgens, egressus abiit in desertum locum, ibique orabat.

Greek

English

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.

Despite his busy ministry, Jesus made time to pray (6:46; 14:32–39). Mark emphasizes how important prayer was in the life of Jesus (see also Luke 3:21; 6:12; 9:18, 28–29; 11:1–4; 18:1; 22:32).

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 6:12
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.
Luke 5:16
Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.
Luke 22:39–46
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Psalm 5:3
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.
John 6:15
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Matthew 14:23
After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
Mark 6:46–48
After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray.
Luke 4:42–43
At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving.
Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:
John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.