Luke 10:7Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don't go from house to house.
The setting
Jesus addresses the disciples' tendency to be 'people-pleasers' who would hop from house to house seeking better accommodations or trying not to be a burden.
The emotion here: addressing his students' tendency to people-please instead of staying focused
The original word
axios (ἄξιος) — worthy, deserving, having equal value in exchange
Why it matters
Itinerant teachers often house-hopped to avoid overstaying welcome, but this created instability and distraction
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 10:7
The command NOT to house-hop was about focus, not just politeness
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about not being greedy, but it's actually about not letting insecurity distract you from your mission.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 10:7
Bible Genome reading
Luke 10:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 10:7 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 55% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include provision, contentment. Notable phrases: laborer is worthy; don't go from house to house. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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