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If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.
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Who is a 'Son of Peace'?
Commentators explain that the phrase 'son of peace' is a Hebraism, a figure of speech from Hebrew culture. It doesn't mean a literal child, but rather a person whose character is inclined toward peace. This individual, likely the head of the household, has a disposition that is worthy and receptive to the message of God's kingdom.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The son of peace—that is, if the house or family is worthy, or is disposed to receive you in peace and…
A son of peace (υιος ειρηνης). A Hebraism, though some examples occur in the vernacular Koine papyri. It means one inclined…
19th Century
Baptist
So that it will not be wasted. Wish well, and your well-wishing will do you good, even if it does nobody else good. Our chickens come home to roost…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if the son of peace be there If there be any elect person or persons in the house, whom God has chosen to partak…
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