Luke 10:5
New International Version
“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’

New Living Translation
“Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’

English Standard Version
Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’

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

Berean Literal Bible
And into whatever house you might enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.'

King James Bible
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

New King James Version
But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’

New American Standard Bible
And whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’

NASB 1995
“Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’

NASB 1977
“And whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’

Legacy Standard Bible
Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’

Amplified Bible
Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’

Christian Standard Bible
Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whatever house you enter, first say, Peace to this household.’

American Standard Version
And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Contemporary English Version
As soon as you enter a home, say, "God bless this home with peace."

English Revised Version
And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whenever you go into a house, greet the family right away with the words, 'May there be peace in this house.'

Good News Translation
Whenever you go into a house, first say, 'Peace be with this house.'

International Standard Version
"Whatever house you go into, first say, 'May there be peace in this house.'

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

NET Bible
Whenever you enter a house, first say, 'May peace be on this house!'

New Heart English Bible
Into whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'

Webster's Bible Translation
And into whatever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Weymouth New Testament
"Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house!'

World English Bible
Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace to this house;

Berean Literal Bible
And into whatever house you might enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.'

Young's Literal Translation
and into whatever house ye do enter, first say, Peace to this house;

Smith's Literal Translation
And in whatever house ye enter, first say, Peace to this house.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Into whatsoever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Into whatever house you will have entered, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’

New American Bible
Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’

New Revised Standard Version
Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And to whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And to whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.' “
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Godbey New Testament
Into whatsoever house you may enter, first say, Peace be unto this house.

Haweis New Testament
And into whatever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Mace New Testament
at your entrance into any house, first say, prosperity be to this family.

Weymouth New Testament
"Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house!'

Worrell New Testament
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'

Worsley New Testament
But whatever house ye come into, first say, Peace be to this house:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Sends Out the Disciples
4Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. 5 Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.…

Cross References
Matthew 10:12-13
As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Ephesians 2:17
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

Numbers 6:24-26
‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

1 Samuel 25:6
and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.

Psalm 122:7-8
May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” / For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

1 Peter 5:14
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Micah 5:5
And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.


Treasury of Scripture

And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Luke 19:9
And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

1 Samuel 25:6
And 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.

Isaiah 57:19
I 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.

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Luke 10
1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;
13. pronounces a woe against certain cities.
17. The seventy return with joy;
18. he shows them wherein to rejoice,
21. and thanks his Father for his grace;
23. magnifies the happy estate of his church;
25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life,
30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;
38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.














Whatever house you enter
This phrase sets the stage for the mission of the disciples as they are sent out by Jesus. The Greek word for "house" (οἰκία) can refer to a physical dwelling or a household, indicating that the disciples are to engage with both the physical space and the people within. Historically, homes in ancient Israel were central to community life, serving as places of hospitality and fellowship. This instruction emphasizes the importance of personal interaction and the sharing of the Gospel within the intimate setting of a home.

first say
The word "first" (πρῶτον) underscores the priority of the message that follows. It indicates that the disciples' initial action upon entering a home is to deliver a specific greeting. This reflects the importance of setting a spiritual tone and intention from the outset. The act of speaking first also implies a proactive approach in ministry, where the disciples are to take the initiative in offering peace and blessing.

‘Peace to this house.’
The word "peace" (εἰρήνη) is rich in meaning, encompassing not only the absence of conflict but also the presence of wholeness, well-being, and divine favor. In the Hebrew context, this would resonate with the concept of "shalom," which signifies completeness and harmony with God and others. By declaring peace, the disciples are invoking God's blessing and presence upon the household. This greeting is not merely a polite salutation but a profound spiritual declaration, inviting the household to experience the peace that comes from a relationship with Christ. Historically, such greetings were common in Jewish culture, but here it takes on a deeper, Christ-centered significance.

(5-7) Peace be to this house.--See Notes on Matthew 10:12-13. St. Luke gives, what is only implied in St. Matthew, the very form of the salutation.

Verse 5. - Peace be to this house. The original of the words used in the Church of England Office for the Visitation of the Sick.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Whatever
ἣν (hēn)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

house
οἰκίαν (oikian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.

you enter,
εἰσέλθητε (eiselthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

begin
πρῶτον (prōton)
Adverb - Superlative
Strong's 4412: First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.

by saying,
λέγετε (legete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

‘Peace
Εἰρήνη (Eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

to this
τούτῳ (toutō)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

house.’
οἴκῳ (oikō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.


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