Matthew 14:23 nasb — After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there…

NASB

"After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone."

— Matthew 14:23, NASB

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Matthew 14 — Context

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and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve full baskets.

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There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.

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Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away.

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After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.

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But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

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And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea.

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When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear.

Matthew 14:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:23 say?
Matthew 14:23 in the NASB reads: “After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.”
Where is Matthew 14:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 23.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 14:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:23 in?
Matthew 14:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 14:23?
Matthew 14:23 reads (NASB): “After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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