Matthew 10:12
10 Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
11 Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
13 If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
14 And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
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.
Compare
- BSB
- As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
- KJV
- And when ye come into an house, salute it.
- WEB
- As you enter into the household, greet it.
- ASV
- And as ye enter into the house, salute it.
- DARBY
- And as ye enter into a house salute it.
- BLB
- And entering into the house, greet it.
- ÅB
- Og når dere kommer inn i et hus skal dere hilse det.
- OTB
- Når dere går inn i huset, gi deres hilsen.
- B1930
- Og når I kommer inn i et hus, da skal I hilse det;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Luke 10:5–6
Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
Read in context1 Samuel 25:6
and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you.
Read in context2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
Read in contextActs 10:36
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Read in context3 John 1:14
Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
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