Read Full ChapterStay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Remain 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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} in{G1722} the same{G846} house{G3614} remain{G3306}{(G5720)}, eating{G2068}{(G5723)} and{G2532} drinking{G4095}{(G5723)} such things as{G3844} they{G846} give{G3844}: for{G1063} the labourer{G2040} is{G2076}{(G5748)} worthy{G514} of his{G846} hire{G3408}. Go{G3327}{(G5720)} not{G3361} from{G1537} house{G3614} to{G1519} house{G3614}.
Strong's King James
(7) Now stay in the house, eating and drinking the things from them because the worker's worthy of his pay. Don't keep moving from house to house.
The F.O.G
[7] Stay in one hospitable home, not moving from house to house seeking better accommodations. Eat and drink what they provide – a worker deserves proper support.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And in that house remain, eating and drinking the things they have, for worthy is the workman of his hire; go not from house to house,
Young's Literal Translation
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