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Luke 10:6

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 10:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall turn to you again.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall turn to you again.
Luke 10:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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:
9and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto 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 if the son of peace be there, etc.] If there be any elect person or persons in the house, whom God has chosen to partake of peace by the blood of Christ, and the benefits arising from it; and of a conscience peace in their souls, upon the best foundation; and of eternal peace in the world to come, though yet in a state of nature; and which may be known by this sign; your peace shall rest upon it: the salutation, or wish of peace, shall be well taken, and gratefully received; and upon this you will be kindly invited into the house, and used well by, those of the family; if not, it shall turn to you again: if there are no sons of peace, no elect persons there, your salutation, or wish of…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The son of peace - That is, if the “house” or “family” be “worthy,” or be disposed to receive you in “peace” and kindness. See Matthew 10:13. “The son of peace” means one “disposed” to peace, or peaceful and kind in his disposition. Compare Matthew 1:1. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“A son of peace - That is, one worthy of it. Luke 10:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Son: Sa1 25:17; Isa 9:6; Eph 2:2, Eph 2:3, Eph 5:6; Th2 3:16; Pe1 1:14 \*Gr: Jam 3:18 it shall: Psa 35:13; Co2 2:15, Co2 2:16 Luke 10:7”
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