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Matthew 10:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 10:13

Verse 13 of 42

Scripture focus

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

Matthew 10:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 10:13

Theological / Devotional

If the house. That is, if the home manifests its hospitality by its readiness to receive you.

Let your peace. In other words, the benediction uttered upon crossing the threshold (see on v. 12) was to be confirmed by the presence of the disciples in the home and the welcome they received there. Otherwise, the home would in no way benefit by the words already spoken.

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