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If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn`t worthy, let your peace return to you.
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A Real and Powerful Peace
Commentators explain that the 'peace' offered by the disciples was not merely a polite greeting but a tangible, effective blessing from God. A 'worthy' house was one that showed hospitality and was receptive to the gospel message. This demonstrates that blessings offered in Christ's name carry real spiritual substance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If the house be worthy. That is, if the family is worthy, or is willing to receive you as my disciples.
Let your peace…
If the house be worthy (εαν η η οικια αξια). Third class condition. What makes a house worthy? "It would naturally be readiness to…
19th Century
Anglican
If the house is worthy — The doubt implied in the “if” seems at first somewhat inconsistent with the assumption that they only wen…
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Baptist
And into whatever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide until you go from there. And when you come into a …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
If it is not worthy. The meaning of this phrase can be understood as follows: “As their ingratitude makes them unworthy to enjoy the bless…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if the house be worthy If the family, and particularly the master of it, appeared to be civil, courteous, friend…
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.…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
