Matthew 10:12

And when you go in, say, May peace be on this house.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And when ye come into an house, salute it.

In Context

11And into whatever town or small place you go, make search there for someone who is respected, and make his house your resting-place till you go away.

13And if the house is good enough, let your peace come on it: but if not, let your peace come back to you.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:6And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.

Acts 10:36The word which he sent to the children of Israel, giving the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all)--

3 John 1:14But I am hoping to see you in a short time, and to have talk with you face to face.\

Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:6-16

Instructions to the Apostles. 5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two… Read the whole commentary →

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