Mark 6:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus tells the twelve to remain in the first house that receives them until they leave that town.
What Does Mark 6:10 Mean?
Hospitality was the lifeline of ancient travel, and Jesus orders his messengers to honor it: settle in one house and stay there until the work in that place is done. No trading up to wealthier tables, no restless moving from host to host.
Contentment guards the message. A preacher who shops for better lodging preaches comfort, not the kingdom. Staying put also knits real bonds, for the gospel moves along friendships formed at one table over many days. Gratitude for what is given, where it is given, marks those who carry the word of God.
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What does Mark 6:10 mean?
Jesus tells the twelve to remain in the first house that receives them until they leave that town.