Matthew 10:12

Then, when you enter into the house, greet it, saying, ‘Peace to this house.’

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In The King James Version

And when ye come into an house, salute it.

In Context

11Now, into whatever city or town you will enter, inquire as to who is worthy within it. And stay there until you depart.

13And if, indeed, that house is worthy, your peace will rest upon it. But if it is not worthy, your peace will return to you.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:6And you shall say: ‘Peace be to my brothers and to you, and peace to your house, and peace to whatever you have.

Acts 10:36God sent the Word to the sons of Israel, announcing the peace through Jesus Christ, for he is the Lord of all.

3 John 1:14Yet I hope to see you soon, and then we will speak face to face. Peace to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

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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