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Mark 6:10

What does Mark 6:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 6:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 6:10 means

In Mark 6:10 Jesus tells the disciples that when they enter a house, they should stay there until they leave that town. He advises against moving from home to home or seeking better lodging, which could appear opportunistic or create instability. The command encourages contentment with the hospitality offered and fosters deeper relationships with hosts. It reinforces the earlier point about dependence and focus on the mission rather than comforts. Remaining in one home until they depart the town also protects the disciples’ reputation and allows them stability for ministering effectively.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart thence.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart thence.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said to them, Wherever you go into a house, make that your resting-place till you go away.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he said to them, `Whenever ye may enter into a house, there remain till ye may depart thence,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he said to them: Wheresoever you shall enter into an house, there abide till you depart from that place.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said to them, Wheresoever ye shall enter into a house, there remain till ye shall go thence.

Context

This instruction follows the dress and provisioning rules in verses 8–9. It continues shaping the disciples’ conduct among those they visit. The guideline guards against appearing greedy or fickle and preserves the simplicity and urgency of their work. Verse 11 will address what to do if they are rejected, so verse 10 balances reciprocal hospitality with a clear response to refusal of their message.

v.9but to go shod with sandals: and, said he, put not on two coats.

v.10This passage

v.11And whatsoever place shall not receive you, and they hear you not, as ye go forth thence, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony unto them.

Cross references

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

  • Luke 10:7

    And 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.

  • Acts 16:15

    And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

  • Luke 9:4

    And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.

  • Acts 17:5

    But the Jews, being moved with jealousy, took unto them certain vile fellows of the rabble, and gathering a crowd, set the city on an uproar; and assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them forth to the people.

  • Matthew 10:11

    And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth.

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