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

LUKE 10:7KJV
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Luke 10:7 (KJV)

What does Luke 10:7 mean?

Luke 10:7 instructs Jesus’ followers to stay in one house while they are being hosted, accepting the food and drink offered to them, because those who work deserve to be supported. Jesus tells them not to move from house to house seeking better accommodations or more generous hosts.

Jesus is speaking to the seventy-two disciples he is sending out to towns ahead of him. He wants them to focus on their mission rather than looking for personal comfort or advantage. By telling them to remain in the same house and accept what is provided, Jesus emphasizes contentment, gratitude, and the principle that those who serve in God’s work are worthy of practical support.

The Greek behind Luke 10:7

  • οἶκος (oikos, "house"): The Greek word for "house" here refers not just to a building, but to a household or family unit. Staying in one "house" means building relationships and stability, not just lodging.
  • μισθός (misthos, "hire"): This word means "wages" or "reward." Jesus uses it to affirm that it is right for those doing God’s work to receive material support, just as any worker earns wages.
  • μεταβαίνετε (metabainete, "go"): The Greek carries the sense of moving or transferring. The instruction not to "go from house to house" is about avoiding restlessness or greed, and instead accepting the hospitality first offered.

Why Luke 10:7 matters

  • Luke 10:7 clears up the idea that spiritual workers should not expect or accept support; Jesus directly says they are worthy of it.
  • The verse highlights the importance of contentment and integrity in ministry, discouraging disciples from seeking out better treatment or more generous hosts.
  • This instruction connects to the wider passage by showing Jesus’ practical care for his followers and his desire for their focus to remain on their mission, not on personal gain.

Where else these words appear

“Go” Greek G3327 · used in 11 verses

  • Matthew 8:34 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.
  • Matthew 15:29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.
  • John 7:3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

“labourer” Greek G2040 · used in 15 verses

  • Matthew 9:37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
  • Matthew 20:2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
  • 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

“hire” Greek G3408 · used in 28 verses

  • Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
  • Mark 9:41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
  • 1 Corinthians 9:18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

“worthy” Greek G514 · used in 39 verses

  • Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
  • Luke 23:15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;