Verse Comparison: Luke 5:16
American Standard Version
But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.
Amplified® Bible
But He Himself withdrew [in retirement] to the wilderness (desert) and prayed.
Darby English Version
And *he* withdrew himself, and was about in the desert [places] and praying.
International Standard Version
However, he continued his habit of retiring to deserted places and praying.
King James Version
And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Young's Literal Translation
and he was withdrawing himself in the desert places and was praying.