The disciples do not venture to ask Christ whither He is going, or for what purpose. He has often spent entire nights in the mountains in prayer. He whose hand formed mountain and valley is at home with nature, and enjoys its quietude. The disciples follow where Christ leads the way; yet they wonder why their Master should lead them up this toilsome ascent when they are weary, and when He too is in need of rest.

Disciplene vover ikke at spørge Kristus, hvor han går hen, eller hvorfor han gør det. Han har ofte tilbragt hele nætter i bøn oppe i bjergene. Han, hvis hånd dannede bjerge og dale, føler sig hjemme i naturen og nyder dens stilhed. Disciplene følger efter, hvor Kristus viser vejen. Dog undrer de sig over, hvorfor deres Mester dog fører dem op ad denne besværlige sti, når de er trætte og han selv også trænger til hvile.