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Judges 19:20

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18 And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-judah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Beth-lehem-judah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house.

19 Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing.

And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.

21 So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

22 Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.”
KJV
And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
WEB
The old man said, “Peace be to you! Just let me supply all your needs, but don’t sleep in the street.”
ASV
And the old man said, Peace be unto thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
DARBY
Then the old man said, Peace be with thee; only let all thy wants lie on me; but lodge not in the street.
BLB
And the old man said, “Peace [be] with you. Only all your needs [is] on me, only do not spend the night in the open square.”
ÅB
Da sa den gamle mann: Fred være med deg! La bare meg sørge for alt det du trenger, men på gaten må du ikke bli natten over.
OTB
Den gamle mannen sa: "Du er velkommen i mitt hus. La meg sørge for alle dine behov. Bare ikke tilbring natten på torget."
B1930
Da sa den gamle mann: Fred være med dig! La bare mig sørge for alt det du trenger, men på gaten må du ikke bli natten over.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Judges 6:23

    And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

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  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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  • 1 Chronicles 12:18

    Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

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  • Genesis 43:23–24

    And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.

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  • 1 Samuel 25:6

    And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

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  • Galatians 6:6

    Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

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  • Luke 10:5–6

    And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

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  • 1 Corinthians 1:3

    Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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