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

MARK 6:10KJV
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Mark 6:10 (KJV)

What does Mark 6:10 mean?

Mark 6:10 records Jesus telling his disciples that whenever they enter a house in a town, they should stay there until they leave that town. This instruction means they are not to move from house to house but remain with their original host for the duration of their visit.

In this scene, Jesus is sending out his disciples on a mission to preach and heal. He is speaking directly to them, giving practical guidance for how they should conduct themselves as guests. By telling them to stay in one house, Jesus is encouraging contentment and respect for their hosts, rather than seeking better accommodations or causing division among the people they visit.

The Greek behind Mark 6:10

  • "Abide" (μένω, menō) means to remain or stay. The Greek here carries the sense of settling in and not moving around, highlighting stability and loyalty to the host.
  • "Depart" (ἐξέρχομαι, exerchomai) means to go out or leave. This word marks the clear end of their stay, emphasizing that they should only leave the house when they are leaving the town itself.
  • The phrase "in what place soever" (ὅπου ἐὰν, hopou ean) is a broad way of saying "wherever," making the instruction apply to any town or village, not just a specific location.

Why Mark 6:10 matters

  • Mark 6:10 clarifies that Jesus wanted his disciples to avoid appearing greedy or fickle by moving from house to house in search of better hospitality.
  • This verse shows Jesus’ concern for the reputation and relationships of his followers in the communities they visited, encouraging them to act with integrity and gratitude.
  • The instruction connects to the wider passage by setting a tone of humility and dependence on God’s provision, rather than on human comfort or social climbing.

Where else these words appear

“place” Greek G1564 · used in 27 verses

  • Matthew 4:21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
  • Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.
  • Luke 9:4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

“soever” Greek G3699 · used in 77 verses

  • Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
  • Luke 9:57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
  • John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

“house” Greek G3614 · used in 85 verses

  • Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
  • Mark 3:27 No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
  • Luke 18:29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

“there” Greek G1563 · used in 98 verses

  • Matthew 2:13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
  • Mark 6:5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
  • John 6:22 The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;