# Is “Vacation” in the Bible?

> No. “Vacation” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/vacation
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

Jesus told his tired followers to come away and “rest for a while.”

## The Bible’s words for it: “rest for a while”

> He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
>
> — [Mark 6:31](https://www.lumin.faith/read/mark/6#31) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Vacation” in the Bible?

No. “Vacation” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. Jesus told his tired followers to come away and “rest for a while.”

### What does the Bible say instead of “vacation”?

Jesus told his tired followers to come away and “rest for a while.” The verse is Mark 6:31: “He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.”

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