As you enter into the household, greet it.
Parallel translations
- KJV And when ye come into an house, salute it.
- BSB As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
- NKJV And when you go into a household, greet it.
- NASB As you enter the house, give it your greeting.
- NLT When you enter the home, give it your blessing.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 1 Sam 25:6Tell him, ‘Long life to you! Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
- Luke 10:5–6Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’
- 2 Cor 5:20We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
- Acts 10:36The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ — he is Lord of all —
- 3 Jn 1:14but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
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