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Matthew 10

Matthew 10:13

The Ministry of the Twelve · Matthew 10:5–15
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Translations

Modern
If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
Traditional
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Literal
And if indeed the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Latin
Et siquidem fuerit domus illa digna, veniet pax vestra super eam: si autem non fuerit digna, pax vestra revertetur ad vos.

Original

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

Notes

Matthew 10:13

  • A worthy home would accept the message about Jesus and the kingdom of heaven (10:37–38; 22:8).

  • The disciples’ blessing was an offer of salvation. Taking back the blessing was a sign of judgment as the offer was removed.

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Events

Parallels

Mark 6:7–13 Luke 9:1–6

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Prophecy Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Greeting Others Responsibility: According to Privilege