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A Greeting of Peace
Commentators explain that Jesus' instruction to "salute" a house meant offering the customary greeting, "Peace be to this house." This was not just a polite formality but a genuine wish for the family's total well-being—temporal, spiritual, and eternal. It shows that Christian witness should always be marked by courtesy and sincere goodwill.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 10:12
18th Century
Theologian
And when ye come into an house, salute it. The word house, here, evidently means family, as it does in the following verse. See a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 10:12
19th Century
Preacher
Say, “Peace be to this house.” Be very courteous openly and very benevolent inwardly. You come as a benediction, come with a benediction. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 10:12
To settle into the house of a “worthy” (GK 545) person implies that the disciples were not to shop around for the most comfortable quarters. In thi…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 10:12
16th Century
Theologian
Salute it. As they could not distinguish the devout worshippers of God from scoffers, he enjoins them to address in a friendly manner any …
John Gill
On Matthew 10:12
17th Century
Pastor
And when you come into an house
Or the "house"; that is, the house of an hospitable man, when, upon inquiry, found o…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 10:5–15
17th Century
Minister
The gospel was not to be brought to the Gentiles until the Jews had refused it. This restraint on the apostles applied only to their first mission.…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 10:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, He had presented His doctrine; here, He appoints His ministers. They are described by their number, their power, and the listing of their na…