To wear away (κλινειν). Old verb usually transitive, to bend or bow down. Many compounds as in English decline, incline, recline, …

And when the day began . . .—Literally, and the day began to wear away, and the Twelve came . . .

Into the…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Taking the opportunity from what had just occurred, Matthew and Mark relate here how John was killed by …

Each of the Synoptics records both the disciples’ unimaginative suggestion that the crowds be sent away to find their own food and Jesus’ response,…

When the day began to wear away
Or "to decline", as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions; or "to incline", as the S…

The people followed Jesus, and though they came inopportunely, He gave them what they came for. He spoke to them of the kingdom of God. He healed t…