Mark 6:31

This verse does not appear in any of the other Gospels. Jesus provided rest for His busy servants by leading them out to a lonely area of wilderness (Gr. eremos) where the crowds that were greater than ever were not as likely to follow. This place was near Bethsaida Julius on the northeast side of the lake (cf. Luke 9:10; John 6:1). It is interesting that Mark did not record Jesus’ evaluation of the disciples’ work but His consideration for them as workers.

"For continued effectiveness, every worker must now and then stop to take a breath and relax a little." [Note: Hiebert, p. 156.]