Matthew 10:13

And if that house be worthy, your peace shall come upon it; but if it be not worthy, your peace shall return to you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

In Context

12And when you come into the house, salute it, saying: Peace be to this house.

14And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words: going forth out of that house or city shake off the dust from your feet.

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Cross References

Luke 10:6And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you.

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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