Luke 5:16

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 5:16

BSB

Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.

AKJV

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

CPDV

And he withdrew into the desert and prayed.

ERV

But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.

NHEB

But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.

SMT

And he was retreating into the deserts, and praying.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 5:16

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Commentary for Luke 5:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 5:16

Summary

Jesus retreats to solitude for spiritual communion

Place

Wilderness

Event

Jesus prays in solitude

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD