Matthew 10:12 “As you enter the home, greet its occupants.”

Matthew 10:12

As you enter the home, greet its occupants.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And when ye come into an house, salute it.

World English Bible

As you enter into the household, greet it.

American Standard Version

And as ye enter into the house, salute it.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when yee come into an house, salute the same.

Darby Translation

And as ye enter into a house salute it.

Young's Literal Translation

And coming to the house salute it,

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“salute it”

Acts 10:36 2 Corinthians 5:20 3 John 1:14 Luke 10:5 Luke 10:6

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

2 Corinthians 5:20 · BSB

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

3 John 1:14 · BSB

Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.

Luke 10:5 · BSB

Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’

Luke 10:6 · BSB

If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

Also

1 Samuel 25:6

1 Samuel 25:6 · BSB

and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.

13If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.

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