What does Matthew 14:23 mean?

Matthew 14:23 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 14:23 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

21And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

23And 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.

24But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

25And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

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