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Luke 10:8

What does Luke 10:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 10:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 10:8 means

In whatever city that receives them, the disciples should eat what is set before them. This restates contentment and acceptance on a wider scale: show appreciation and humility when a community opens its doors. Eating the offered food symbolizes participation with and gratitude toward those who support the mission. It prevents arrogance and cements good relations. The instruction shows that the primary aim is proclamation, not personal standards, and that the mission thrives on humble dependence within the local community.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And into whatever town you go, if they take you in, take whatever food is given to you:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and into whatever city ye enter, and they may receive you, eat the things set before you,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And into whatsoever city ye may enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you,

Context

This verse extends the individual-household rule to an entire city that welcomes the disciples. It continues the practical guidance for mission conduct. The passage now moves toward what they are to do while staying—ministering, healing, and declaring the nearness of the kingdom in the next verse—tying hospitality to active witness.

v.7And in that same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

v.8This passage

v.9and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 10:40

    He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:27

    If one of them that believe not biddeth you to a feast, and ye are disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience’ sake.

  • John 13:20

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  • Luke 10:10

    But into whatsoever city ye shall enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets thereof and say,

  • Luke 9:48

    and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

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