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Mark 6:46

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What does Mark 6:46 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And after he had taken leave of them, he departed into the mountain to pray.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And after he had taken leave of them, he departed into the mountain to pray.
Mark 6:46 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43And they took up broken pieces, twelve basketfuls, and also of the fishes.
44And they that ate the loaves were five thousand men.
45And straightway he constrained his disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before [him] unto the other side to Bethsaida, while he himself sendeth the multitude away.
46And after he had taken leave of them, he departed into the mountain to pray.
47And when even was come, the boat was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
48And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them:
49but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when he had sent them away, etc..] Either his disciples, or rather the multitude: he departed into a mountain to pray: after his disciples were gone, and he had dismissed the people, he went from the desert where he had been, up into a mountain; being a retired place, to spend some time in private prayer to God; (see Gill on “<401423>Matthew 14:23”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-36. Mark 6:52 They considered not the miracle of the loaves - They did not remember or call to mind the “power” which Jesus had shown in feeding the five thousand by a miracle, and that, having done that, he had power also to save them from the storm. Their heart was hardened - Their “mind” was dull to perceive it. This does not mean that they were “opposed” to Jesus, or that they had what we denominate “hardness of heart,” but simply that they were slow to perceive his power. They did not quickly learn, as they ought to have done, that he had all power, and could therefore allay the storm. The word “heart” is frequently used in this…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 14:23; Joh 6:15. Mark 6:48”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 1:35; Mat 6:6, Mat 14:23; Luk 6:12; Pe1 2:21 Mark 6:47”
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