Mark 1 · Verse 35

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.

Mark 1:35, King James Version

Mark 1:35 in other translations

BSB	Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray.
WEB	Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.
ASV	And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed.
YLT	And very early, it being yet night, having risen, he went forth, and went away to a desert place, and was there praying;
DARBY	And rising in the morning long before day, he went out and went away into a desert place, and there prayed.
BBE	And in the morning, a long time before daylight, he got up and went out to a quiet place, and there he gave himself up to prayer.
Webster	And in the morning, rising a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

What does Mark 1:35 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

35. 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 (Lu 5:16; 6:12; 9:18, 28, 29; Mr 6:46), He spent some time in special prayer, doubtless with a view to it. What would one not give to have been, during the stillness of those grey morning hours, within hearing--not of His "strong crying and tears," for He had scarce arrived at the stage for that--but of His calm, exalted anticipations of the work which lay immediately before Him, and the outpourings of His soul about it into the bosom of Him that sent Him! He had doubtless enjoyed some uninterrupted hours of such communings with His heavenly Father ere His friends from Capernaum arrived in search of Him. As for them, they doubtless expected, after such a day of miracles, that the next day would witness similar manifestations. When morning came, Peter, loath to break in upon the repose of his glorious Guest, would await His appearance beyond the usual hour; but at length, wondering at the stillness, and gently coming to see where the Lord lay, he finds it--like the sepulchre afterwards--empty! Speedily a party is made up to go in search of Him, Peter naturally leading the way.

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Barnes' Notes

Verses 35-37. And in the morning, rising up a great while before day. Luke says, (Lk 4:42,) 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. Here observe,

(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, and even his disciples.

(3.) That it was early in the morning--the first thing after rising-- always the best time, and a time when it should not be omitted.

(4.) If Jesus prayed, how much more important is it for us! If he did it in the morning, how much more important is it for us, before the world gets possession of our thoughts; before Satan fills us with unholy feelings; when we rise fresh from beds of repose, and while the world around us is still! David also thus prayed, Ps 5:3. He that wishes to enjoy religion will seek a place of secret prayer in the morning. If that is omitted, all will go wrong. Our piety will wither. The world will fill our thoughts. Temptations will be strong. And through the day we shall find it impossible to raise our feelings to a state of proper devotion. This will be found to be true, universally, that the religious enjoyment through the day will be according to the state of the heart in the morning; and can, therefore be measured by our faithfulness in early secret prayer, how different, too, was the conduct of the Saviour from those who spend the precious hours of the morning in sleep! He knew the value of the morning hours; he rose while the world was still; he saw when the light spread abroad in the east with fresh tokens of his Father's presence, and joined with the universal creation in offering praise to the everywhere present God.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 35 In the morning a great while before day - By πρωΐ, the morning, is to be understood the whole space of three hours, which finished the fourth watch of the night. And there prayed - Not that he needed any thing, for in him dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; but that he might be a pattern to us. Every thing that our blessed Lord did he performed either as our pattern, or as our sacrifice.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 1:29-39

Wherever Christ comes, he comes to do good. He cures, that we may minister to him, and to others who are his, and for his sake. Those kept from public ordinances by sickness or other real hinderances, may expect the Saviour's gracious presence; he will soothe their sorrows, and abate their pains. Observe how numerous the patients were. When others speed well with Christ, it should quicken us in seeking after him…

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Mark 1:35 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532

πρωῒprōivery earlyG4404

ἔννυχαennuchain nightG1773

λίανlianstill muchG3029

ἀναστὰςanastashaving risen upG450

ἐξῆλθενexēlthenHe went outG1831

καὶkaiandG2532

ἀπῆλθενapēlthenHe departedG565

εἰςeisintoG1519

ἔρημονerēmonsolitaryG2048

τόπονtopona placeG5117

κἀκεῖkakeiand thereG2532

προσηύχετο.prosēuchetoHe was praying.G4336

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 1:35

Luke 6:12
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Luke 5:16
And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Luke 22:39-46
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. …
Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Psalms 5:3
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
John 6:15
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
Hebrews 5:7
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
Matthew 14:23
And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
Mark 6:46-48
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
Luke 4:42-43
And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
John 4:34
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

6:46-48; Ps 5:3; 109:4; Lu 4:42; 6:12; 22:39-46; Joh 4:34; 6:15
Eph 6:18; Php 2:5; Heb 5:7

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Context

Mark 1:34
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
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.
Mark 1:36
And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

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Mark 1:35 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Y levantándose muy de mañana, aun muy de noche, salió y se fué á un lugar desierto, y allí oraba.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Et s’étant levé sur le matin, longtemps avant le jour, il sortit et s’en alla dans un lieu désert; et il priait là.
German Elberfelder 1871	Und frühmorgens, als es noch sehr dunkel war, stand er auf und ging hinaus und ging hin an einen öden Ort und betete daselbst.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Et diluculo valde surgens, egressus abiit in desertum locum, ibique orabat.