“Et diluculo valde surgens, egressus abiit in desertum locum, ibique orabat.”
“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”
“Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray.”
“Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.”
“And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed.”
Verses 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. Christ departed into a solitary place. Though he was in no danger of distraction, or of temptation to vain-glory, yet he retired. Those who have the most business in public, and of the best kind, must yet sometimes be alone with God.