Luke 10:6
New International Version
If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.

New Living Translation
If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the blessing will return to you.

English Standard Version
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you.

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

Berean Literal Bible
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon it; but if not so, it will return to you.

King James Bible
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

New King James Version
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you.

New American Standard Bible
And if a man of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him; but if not, it will return to you.

NASB 1995
“If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

NASB 1977
“And if a man of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him; but if not, it will return to you.

Legacy Standard Bible
And if a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him, but if not, it will return to you.

Amplified Bible
And if anyone of peace is there [someone who is sweet-spirited and hospitable], your [blessing of] peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Christian Standard Bible
If a person of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

American Standard Version
And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall turn to you again.

Contemporary English Version
If the people living there are peace-loving, your prayer for peace will bless them. But if they are not peace-loving, your prayer will return to you.

English Revised Version
And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall turn to you again.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If a peaceful person lives there, your greeting will be accepted. But if that's not the case, your greeting will be rejected.

Good News Translation
If someone who is peace-loving lives there, let your greeting of peace remain on that person; if not, take back your greeting of peace.

International Standard Version
If a peaceful person lives there, your greeting of peace will remain with him. But if that's not the case, your greeting will come back to you.

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

NET Bible
And if a peace-loving person is there, your peace will remain on him, but if not, it will return to you.

New Heart English Bible
If a peaceful person is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

Weymouth New Testament
And if there is a lover of peace there, your peace shall rest upon it; otherwise come back upon you.

World English Bible
If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if indeed there may be there the son of peace, your peace will rest on it; and if not so, it will turn back on you.

Berean Literal Bible
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon it; but if not so, it will return to you.

Young's Literal Translation
and if indeed there may be there the son of peace, rest on it shall your peace; and if not so, upon you it shall turn back.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if truly the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: and if not so, it shall turn back to you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you.

New American Bible
If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

New Revised Standard Version
And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if a man of peace is there, let your peace rest upon him; and if not, your peace will return to you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And if a son of peace is there, your peace shall rest upon it, but if not, it will return to you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest on him; but, if not, it shall return upon you.

Godbey New Testament
And if the son of peace may be there, your peace shall rest upon it: but if not, it shall return unto you.

Haweis New Testament
And if the Son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall return back to you again.

Mace New Testament
if any be there, who deserve your benediction, it shall have its effect upon them; otherwise, it shall redound to your own advantage.

Weymouth New Testament
And if there is a lover of peace there, your peace shall rest upon it; otherwise come back upon you.

Worrell New Testament
And, if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but, if not, it will return to you.

Worsley New Testament
and if there be a child of peace there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall return upon yourselves.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Sends Out the Disciples
5Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. 7Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.…

Cross References
Matthew 10:13
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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

Numbers 6:26
may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

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!”

Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

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.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 57:19
bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”


Treasury of Scripture

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest on it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

the Son.

1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Ephesians 2:2,3
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: …

it shall.

Psalm 35:13
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

2 Corinthians 2:15,16
For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: …

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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.














If a man of peace is there
This phrase refers to a person who is receptive to the message of the Gospel and the peace it brings. In the cultural context of the time, hospitality was a significant virtue, and a "man of peace" would be someone open to receiving strangers and their message. This concept is rooted in the Jewish understanding of "shalom," which encompasses peace, wholeness, and well-being. The idea of finding a "man of peace" is also seen in the Old Testament, such as when Abraham's servant sought a suitable wife for Isaac (Genesis 24:12-14). Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate bringer of peace (Isaiah 9:6).

your peace will rest on him
The peace mentioned here is not merely a greeting but a profound spiritual blessing. In biblical terms, peace is a gift from God, often associated with His presence and favor (Numbers 6:24-26). When Jesus sent out His disciples, He empowered them to extend His peace to others. This peace is a foretaste of the Kingdom of God, which Jesus proclaimed throughout His ministry. The resting of peace on a person signifies acceptance and the beginning of a transformative relationship with God.

if not, it will return to you
This phrase indicates that the peace offered is not lost if it is not accepted. Instead, it returns to the one who offers it, signifying that the responsibility of the messenger is to offer peace, not to ensure its acceptance. This reflects the broader biblical principle of free will and the individual's responsibility to respond to God's call (Deuteronomy 30:19). Theologically, it underscores the sovereignty of God in salvation, as seen in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-23), where the seed is sown widely, but not all ground is receptive.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, Jesus is instructing His disciples as He sends them out to spread the Gospel.

2. Disciples
The followers of Jesus who are being sent out in pairs to towns and places where Jesus Himself was about to go.

3. Man of Peace
A person receptive to the message of the Gospel and who welcomes the disciples.

4. Towns and Places
The various locations where the disciples are sent to prepare the way for Jesus.

5. Peace
The blessing or greeting of peace that the disciples are instructed to offer to those they encounter.
Teaching Points
The Role of Peace in Evangelism
The peace offered by the disciples is not just a greeting but a spiritual blessing. It signifies the presence of God's kingdom and the readiness to receive His message.

Discernment in Ministry
Jesus instructs His disciples to discern the receptivity of their audience. This teaches us to be wise and discerning in our ministry efforts, recognizing where God is already at work.

The Reassurance of God's Peace
The promise that peace will return if not received assures believers that their efforts are not in vain. God's peace is never wasted and will always find a resting place.

The Importance of Receptivity
The "man of peace" represents those whose hearts are open to the Gospel. We are encouraged to seek out and invest in relationships with those who are receptive.

The Power of Blessing
The act of blessing others with peace is powerful and transformative. As believers, we are called to be agents of peace in a world that desperately needs it.Verse 6. - The son of peace. An Aramaic (Hebrew) expression. Although the language here is pure and fairly classical Greek, yet the presence of such expressions as this shows that the basis of this part of St. Luke's narrative was probably an Aramaic document.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
If
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

a man
υἱὸς (huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of peace
εἰρήνης (eirēnēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

is
(ē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

there,
ἐκεῖ (ekei)
Adverb
Strong's 1563: (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

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

will rest
ἐπαναπαήσεται (epanapaēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1879: To rest upon, rely on, trust in. Middle voice from epi and anapano; to settle on; literally or figuratively.

on
ἐπ’ (ep’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

him;
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

if
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

not,
μή¦γε (mē¦ge)
Particle
Strong's 1490: But if not, else, otherwise. From ei, de, and me; but if not.

it will return
ἀνακάμψει (anakampsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 344: To bend or turn back; I return. From ana and kampto; to turn back.

to
ἐφ’ (eph’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

you.
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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