Matthew 10:12
New International Version
As you enter the home, give it your greeting.

New Living Translation
When you enter the home, give it your blessing.

English Standard Version
As you enter the house, greet it.

Berean Standard Bible
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.

Berean Literal Bible
And entering into the house, greet it.

King James Bible
And when ye come into an house, salute it.

New King James Version
And when you go into a household, greet it.

New American Standard Bible
As you enter the house, give it your greeting.

NASB 1995
“As you enter the house, give it your greeting.

NASB 1977
“And as you enter the house, give it your greeting.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now as you enter the house, give it your greeting.

Amplified Bible
As you go into the house, give it your greeting [that is, ‘Peace be to this house’].

Christian Standard Bible
Greet a household when you enter it,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Greet a household when you enter it,

American Standard Version
And as ye enter into the house, salute it.

Contemporary English Version
When you go to a home, give it your blessing of peace.

English Revised Version
And as ye enter into the house, salute it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When you go into a house, greet the family.

Good News Translation
When you go into a house, say, 'Peace be with you.'

International Standard Version
As you enter the house, greet its occupants.

Majority Standard Bible
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.

NET Bible
As you enter the house, give it greetings.

New Heart English Bible
And as you enter into the household, greet it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when ye come into a house, salute it.

Weymouth New Testament
When you enter the house, salute it;

World English Bible
As you enter into the household, greet it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And coming into the house greet it,

Berean Literal Bible
And entering into the house, greet it.

Young's Literal Translation
And coming to the house salute it,

Smith's Literal Translation
And entering into a house, do ye greet it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when you come into the house, salute it, saying: Peace be to this house.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, when you enter into the house, greet it, saying, ‘Peace to this house.’

New American Bible
As you enter a house, wish it peace.

New Revised Standard Version
As you enter the house, greet it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when you enter into the house, salute the family.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And when you enter a household, invoke the peace of the household.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
When you go into a house, salute it:

Godbey New Testament
And going into a house, salute it.

Haweis New Testament
And when ye come into a family, salute it:

Mace New Testament
As soon as ye enter into any house, salute the family.

Weymouth New Testament
When you enter the house, salute it;

Worrell New Testament
And, as ye are coming into the house, salute it:

Worsley New Testament
And when ye come into the house, salute them:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ministry of the Twelve
11Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. 12As you enter the home, greet its occupants. 13If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.…

Cross References
Luke 10:5-6
Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

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.

Mark 6:10-11
And He told them, “When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”

Luke 9:4-5
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

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.

Acts 13:51
So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.

Acts 16:15
And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

Romans 16:20
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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.

1 Kings 17:10-11
So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.”

2 Kings 4:29
So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”

2 Kings 10:15
When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot,

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!”

Ezekiel 2:5
And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

Ezekiel 3:6-7
not to the many peoples of unfamiliar speech and difficult language whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. / But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.


Treasury of Scripture

And when you come into an house, salute it.

salute it.

Luke 10:5,6
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house…

Acts 10:36
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

2 Corinthians 5:20
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

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Matthew 10
1. Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;
5. giving them their charge, teaches them;
16. comforts them against persecutions;
40. and promises a blessing to those who receive them.














As you enter
The phrase "as you enter" suggests an action that is intentional and purposeful. In the Greek, the word used is "εἰσέρχομαι" (eiserchomai), which means to go into or to enter. This implies a deliberate act of stepping into a space with a mission or purpose. Historically, entering a house in biblical times was not just a physical act but also a social one, often signifying the beginning of a relationship or the sharing of fellowship. In the context of Jesus sending out His disciples, this entry is symbolic of bringing the message of the Kingdom of God into new territories and hearts.

the house
The term "house" in Greek is "οἰκία" (oikia), which can refer to a physical dwelling or household. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, a house was more than just a building; it was the center of family life and community. It was a place of hospitality, where guests were welcomed and relationships were nurtured. Theologically, the house can also represent the heart of an individual or a community, a place where the message of Christ is to be received and take root.

greet
The word "greet" comes from the Greek "ἀσπάζομαι" (aspazomai), which means to salute or to welcome. This greeting is not merely a casual hello but a blessing of peace and goodwill. In the Jewish tradition, greetings often included a blessing of "Shalom," meaning peace, wholeness, and prosperity. This reflects the disciples' role as bearers of peace and the good news of the Gospel. The act of greeting is an expression of love and the beginning of a relationship that mirrors the welcoming nature of God's Kingdom.

its occupants
The phrase "its occupants" refers to those who dwell within the house. In Greek, the word "ἐκεῖνος" (ekeinos) is used, which means those or them, indicating the people who are present. This highlights the personal nature of the disciples' mission. They are to engage with individuals, recognizing their value and worth. In a broader scriptural context, this reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel, which is meant for all people, regardless of their status or background. The occupants of the house symbolize the diverse audience that the message of Christ is intended to reach.

(12) When ye come into an house.--The English indefinite article is misleading. We must read "into the house," i.e., the dwelling of the man who had been reported as worthy. The salutation, as the words that follow imply, was the familiar, "Peace be with thee--Peace be to this house" (Luke 10:5).

Verses 12, 13. - Parallel passage: Luke 10:5, 6 (the seventy). Your very entrance is to be an occasion of imparting spiritual blessing if the house be receptive of it. Verse 12. - And when ye come; and as ye enter (Revised Version), synchronous with the moment of your entrance (cf. Luke 17:12). Into an house; the house (Revised Version); i.e. of him who is worthy. Salute it. With the usual greeting of "Peace" (Judges 18:15; 1 Samuel 25:5, 6). Observe that Christ practised what he preached (John 20:19 [Luke 24:3]).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

you enter
εἰσερχόμενοι (eiserchomenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

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

greet
ἀσπάσασθε (aspasasthe)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.

its [occupants].
αὐτήν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 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.


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