Luke 10:7 web — Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go f…

World English Bible

"Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house."

— Luke 10:7, World English Bible

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Luke 10 — Context

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Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way.

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Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'

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If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

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Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house.

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Into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you.

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Heal the sick who are therein, and tell them, 'The Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

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But into whatever city you enter, and they don't receive you, go out into its streets and say,

Luke 10:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:7 say?
Luke 10:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house.”
Where is Luke 10:7 in the Bible?
Luke 10:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 7.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:7.
What translation should I read Luke 10:7 in?
Luke 10:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:7?
Luke 10:7 reads (WEB): “Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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