And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
Parallel translations
- WEB Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’
- BSB Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
- NKJV But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’
- NASB And whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’
- NLT “Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’
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Quick answer
On entering a house, they are first to pronounce peace upon it. The messengers bring the offer of God's peace wherever they go.
Overview
The greeting of peace is more than a courtesy; it conveys the blessing of the coming kingdom. By offering peace first, the messengers extend God's gracious overture to each household. This reflects the gospel's heart, that Christ brings true peace to those who receive Him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- 1 Sam 25:6And 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.
- Matt 10:12–13And when ye come into an house, salute it.
- Isa 57:19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
- Eph 2:17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
- 2 Cor 5:18–20And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
- Luke 19:9And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
- Acts 10:36The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
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