# Connecting Statement:

Jesus takes time to pray in the midst of his time of healing people. He then goes to towns throughout Galilee to preach, heal, and cast out demons.

# General Information:

Here the words "he" and "him" refer to Jesus.

# a solitary place

"a place where he could be alone"

# Simon and those who were with him

Here "him" refers to Simon. Also, those with him include Andrew, James, John, and possibly other people.

# Everyone is looking for you

The word "Everyone" is an exaggeration to emphasize the very many people who were looking for Jesus. AT: "Many people are looking for you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])