Luke 5:16-17 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.… Life must have its hours of holy solitude if it would be rich and strong. It is true that we can pray in the city; it is also true that the wilderness has charms of its own for meditative purposes. Silence helps speech. Loneliness prepares for society. Nature has special messages to exhausted workers. After the wilderness came the city, with all its activities and temptations. (J. Parker, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. |
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