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Luke 9:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And if you go into a house, let that house be your resting-place till you go away.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And whatsoever house you shall enter into, abide there, and depart not from thence.

Free Bible Version

Whatever house you enter, stay there, and when you leave, leave from there.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.

Translation for Translators

Whenever you enter some house to lodge there, stay in that house until you leave that town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.

Young's Literal Translation

and into whatever house ye may enter, there remain, and thence depart;

Context

The Ministry of the Twelve

³“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.⁴Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.⁵If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

Summary

In Luke 9:4, Jesus instructs His disciples as He sends them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and heal the sick. This verse highlights the authority and power given to the disciples by Jesus to carry out His work. It emphasizes the importance of relying on God's provision and trusting in His guidance while engaging in ministry. The disciples' obedience to Jesus' command demonstrates their faith and willingness to fulfill the mission entrusted to them. Overall, Luke 9:4 showcases the partnership between God's servants and the divine empowerment that enables them to impact the world for His glory.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

There abide, and thence depart - That is, remain in that lodging till ye depart from that city. Some MSS. and versions add μη, which makes the following sense: There remain, and depart Not thence. See the note on Mat 10:11.

Luke 9:4

The Ministry of the Twelve

³“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.⁴Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.⁵If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

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Berean Standard Bible

Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And if you go into a house, let that house be your resting-place till you go away.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And whatsoever house you shall enter into, abide there, and depart not from thence.

Free Bible Version

Whatever house you enter, stay there, and when you leave, leave from there.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.

Translation for Translators

Whenever you enter some house to lodge there, stay in that house until you leave that town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.

Young's Literal Translation

and into whatever house ye may enter, there remain, and thence depart;