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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He Himself was withdrawing into the wilderness and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So He Himself <i>often</i> withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But <i>Jesus</i> Himself would <i>often</i> slip away to the wilderness and pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But He Himself would <i>often</i> slip away to the wilderness and pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But He Himself would <i>often</i> slip away to the desolate regions and pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray [in seclusion].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet he often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet He often withdrew to deserted places and prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jesus would often go to some place where he could be alone and pray. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But he would go away to places where he could be alone for prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But he would go away to lonely places, where he prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />However, he continued his habit of retiring to deserted places and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Yet Jesus himself frequently withdrew to the wilderness and prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But he withdrew himself into the desert, and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus Himself constantly withdrew into the Desert and there prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But he withdrew himself into the desert and prayed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and He was withdrawing Himself in the desolate places and was praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He Himself was withdrawing into the wilderness and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he was withdrawing himself in the desert places and was praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he was retreating into the deserts, and praying.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he retired into the desert, and prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he withdrew into the desert and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he would withdraw to deserted places and pray.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he departed into the wilderness, and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But he was departing to the wilderness and praying.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he withdrew to the deserts and prayed.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He was out in the deserts, and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But he himself was in the desert for retirement and prayer.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so that he retired into places of solitude, for the convenience of prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but Jesus Himself constantly withdrew into the Desert and there prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He was wont to retire into the deserts, and pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But He <i>frequently</i> retired into solitary places, and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/5-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1855" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/5.htm">The Leper's Prayer</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Yet</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">frequently</a> <a href="/greek/5298.htm" title="5298: hypochōrōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To withdraw, retire, go back, retreat. From hupo and choreo; to vacate down, i.e. Retire quietly.">withdrew</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2048.htm" title="2048: erēmois (Adj-DFP) -- Lonesome, i.e. waste.">wilderness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">pray.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>One day Jesus was teaching, and the Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. People had come from Jerusalem and from every village of Galilee and Judea, and the power of the Lord was present for Him to heal the sick.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a></span><br />Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Matthew 14:23</a></span><br />After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Matthew 6:6</a></span><br />But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a></span><br />In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36</a></span><br />Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-46.htm">Mark 6:46</a></span><br />After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Luke 9:18</a></span><br />One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28</a></span><br />About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1</a></span><br />After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a></span><br />Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a></span><br />During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">Psalm 55:16-17</a></span><br />But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. / Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a></span><br />In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Psalm 109:4</a></span><br />In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Matthew 14:23</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35,36</a></b></br> And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Crowded</a> <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Deserts</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Often</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/5-3.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Report</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-5.htm">Slip</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/luke/4-2.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Withdrawing</a> <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/luke/8-42.htm">Crowded</a> <a href="/luke/6-18.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-38.htm">Deserts</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Often</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">Report</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Slip</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/galatians/2-12.htm">Withdrawing</a> <a href="/luke/5-17.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-4.htm">shows how he will make them fishers of men;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-12.htm">cleanses the leper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-16.htm">prays in the desert;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-17.htm">heals a paralytic;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-27.htm">calls Matthew the tax collector;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-29.htm">eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-33.htm">foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/5-36.htm">and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Gospels, Jesus often retreats from the crowds and even His disciples to spend time alone. This practice underscores the importance of personal communion with God, setting an example for believers to prioritize time away from the busyness of life to focus on spiritual matters. The use of "frequently" indicates that this was not a one-time event but a consistent habit, emphasizing the necessity of regular spiritual discipline.<p><b>to the wilderness</b><br>The wilderness, or desert, in biblical terms, is often a place of testing, reflection, and divine encounter. It is reminiscent of the Israelites' 40 years in the desert, where they learned dependence on God. For Jesus, the wilderness was a place of preparation and spiritual fortification, as seen in His 40 days of fasting and temptation by Satan (<a href="/matthew/4.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a>). The wilderness setting also symbolizes separation from worldly distractions, allowing for deeper focus on prayer and communion with God.<p><b>to pray</b><br>Prayer is central to Jesus' ministry and life, demonstrating His dependence on the Father. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus prays at key moments, such as before choosing the twelve apostles (<a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12-13</a>) and in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36-46</a>). His prayer life serves as a model for believers, illustrating the importance of seeking God's guidance, strength, and will. This phrase also highlights the intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father, a relationship that believers are invited to share through prayer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is depicted as frequently withdrawing to pray, emphasizing His commitment to communion with the Father.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>A place of solitude and reflection, the wilderness serves as a backdrop for Jesus' prayer life, symbolizing separation from the distractions of daily life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a></b><br>The act of communication with God, prayer is highlighted as a vital practice in Jesus' ministry and personal life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_solitude_in_prayer.htm">The Importance of Solitude in Prayer</a></b><br>Jesus' example shows the necessity of withdrawing from the busyness of life to focus on God. We should seek times of solitude to deepen our relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_prayer_life.htm">Consistency in Prayer Life</a></b><br>Jesus "frequently" withdrew to pray, indicating a regular and disciplined prayer life. We are encouraged to establish consistent prayer habits.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_source_of_strength.htm">Prayer as a Source of Strength</a></b><br>Jesus' retreats to prayer were a source of strength and guidance. In our lives, prayer should be a primary means of seeking God's will and empowerment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/modeling_after_christ.htm">Modeling After Christ</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate His practices, including His dedication to prayer. This involves prioritizing time with God amidst our daily routines.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_solitude_deepen_faith.htm">How does solitude strengthen your relationship with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_pray_for.htm">What did Jesus pray for during His ministry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_conduct_family_devotions.htm">How can we effectively conduct family devotions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_should_a_new_christian_do_next.htm">What should a new Christian do next?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">He withdrew himself into the wilderness.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">into the wildernesses,</span> agreeing with St. Mark's "in desert places," now in one part, now in another, of the unenclosed, uncultivated country. The addition that he "was praying" there is peculiar to St. Luke, who, throughout his Gospel, lays stress on this feature in our Lord's life. (See <span class= "ital">Introduction.</span>)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/5-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Yet</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸς</span> <span class="translit">(autos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">frequently</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">withdrew</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑποχωρῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hypochōrōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5298.htm">Strong's 5298: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, retire, go back, retreat. From hupo and choreo; to vacate down, i.e. Retire quietly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ταῖς</span> <span class="translit">(tais)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wilderness</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐρήμοις</span> <span class="translit">(erēmois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2048.htm">Strong's 2048: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lonesome, i.e. waste.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">pray.</span><br /><span class="grk">προσευχόμενος</span> <span class="translit">(proseuchomenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/5-16.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 5:16 But he withdrew himself into the desert (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/5-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 5:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 5:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/5-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 5:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 5:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>