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Luke 10:5

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 10:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.
Luke 10:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2And he said unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.
3Go your ways; behold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves.
4Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no man on the way.
5And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.
6And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall turn to you again.
7And in that same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
8And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And into whatsoever house ye enter, etc.] When ye come into any city, town, or village, first say, peace be to this house: salute the inhabitants in the usual form, saying, peace be to you; wishing them all happiness and prosperity, temporal, spiritual, and eternal. This shows our Lord did not disapprove of civil salutations.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 10:13. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:5 God’s peace means spiritual blessings and wholeness, the shalom of God (see study note on 8:48).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 19:9; Sa1 25:6; Isa 57:19; Mat 10:12, Mat 10:13; Act 10:36; Co2 5:18-20; Eph 2:17 Luke 10:6”
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