After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 14:23 in context
Matthew 14:20–26
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They all ate and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of that which remained left over from the broken pieces.
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Those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.
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Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
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After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
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But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
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In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
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When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.
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