Mark 1:35

“And in the morning, rising up a great white before day, etc..] On the morrow after the sabbath, on the first day in the morning, notwithstanding the fatigue of the former day, through preaching and working miracles; yet he rose up very early while it was very much within the night, as the light and day were coming on, and before the day broke; though it might be broad day before he departed out of the house, as Luke suggests, (<420442>Luke 4:42), he went out; out of the house of Simon and Andrew, and out of the city of Capernaum, leaving his disciples and friends behind him: and departed into a solitary place, and there he prayed; as man, to his God and Father; it may be for his disciples he…”

“And in the morning--that is, of the day after this remarkable sabbath; or, on the first day of the week. His choosing this day to inaugurate a new and glorious stage of His public work, should be noted by the reader. rising up a great while before day--"while it was yet night," or long before daybreak. he went out--all unperceived from Peter's house, where He slept. and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed--or, "continued in prayer." He was about to begin His first preaching and healing circuit; and as on similar solemn occasions (Luk 5:16; Luk 6:12; Luk 9:18, Luk 9:28-29; Mar 6:46), He spent some time in special prayer, doubtless with a view to it. What would one not give to…”

“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day - Luke says Luke 4:42, “when it was day.” The passage in Mark means, in the original, not literally “a great while before day,” but very early, or while there was yet “much appearance of night.” The place in Luke means “at daybreak,” at the beginning of day. Then, also, there is much appearance of night; and Luke and Mark therefore refer to the same time before it was fully light, or just at daybreak. And departed into a solitary place, and there prayed - Observe here: 1.That the Saviour, though perfectly holy, regarded the duty of secret prayer as of great importance. 2.That he, sought a solitary place for it - far away from the world…”

“Rising a great while before day - So did he labour for us, both day and night. Luk 4:42. Mark 1:40”

“1:35 Despite Jesus’ busy ministry, he sought time to pray (6:46; 14:32-39). Mark emphasizes the importance of prayer in Jesus’ life (cp. Luke 3:21; 6:12; 9:18, 28-29; 11:1-4; 18:1; 22:32).”

“Mar 6:46-48; Psa 5:3, Psa 109:4; Luk 4:42, Luk 6:12, Luk 22:39-46; Joh 4:34, Joh 6:15; Eph 6:18; Phi 2:5; Heb 5:7 Mark 1:37”