Mark 6:32

32 and they went away to a desert place, in the boat, by themselves.

Mark 6:32 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 6:32

And they departed into a desert place
Which belonged to the city of Bethsaida, ( Luke 9:10 ) ,

by ship, privately;
over some part of the sea of Tiberias, this place lying on a more remote side of it.

Mark 6:32 In-Context

30 And the apostles are gathered together unto Jesus, and they told him all, and how many things they did, and how many things they taught,

31 and he said to them, `Come ye yourselves apart to a desert place, and rest a little,' for those coming and those going were many, and not even to eat had they opportunity,

32 and they went away to a desert place, in the boat, by themselves.

33 And the multitudes saw them going away, and many recognised him, and by land from all the cities they ran thither, and went before them, and came together to him,

34 and having come forth, Jesus saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion on them, that they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and he began to teach many things.