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Luke 9:4

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
Luke 9:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
2And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
4And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
5And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
7Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whatsoever house ye enter into, etc.] In any town, or city, they should come to in their journey through Judea, and should enter into for the sake of lodging, during their stay: there abide; do not shift quarters, or move from house to house: and thence depart; the house you come into first, go out of last, when ye leave the town or city. The Vulgate Latin and Persic versions read, and thence do not depart: and so Beza says it is read in a certain copy, but then the sense is the same, as the Ethiopic version renders it, “do not go out from thence, until ye depart”; that is, do not leave the house, till you depart out of the town or city; agreeably to which is the Arabic version, “remain…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“There abide and thence depart - That is, stay in that house till ye leave the city. Luke 9:7”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:4 stay in the same house: They were to develop lasting relationships and be content without seeking better lodging or provisions.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 10:5-8; Mat 10:11; Mar 6:10; Act 16:15 Luke 9:5”
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