Matthew 10:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹² When you enter a [particular] house, greet the people warmly [Note: The usual Jewish greeting was to say “Peace to you,” See Luke 10:4].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² And when ye come into an house, salute it.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² As you go into the house, give your greetings and wish it well.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² And as ye enter into the house, salute it.

Common English Bible

¹² When you go into a house, say, ‘Peace!’

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Then, when you enter into the house, greet it, saying, 'Peace to this house.'

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹² And when you come into the house, salute it, saying: Peace be to this house.

Matthew 10:12 Cross References

Matthew 10:11

Then inquire around for a trustworthy family in every town or village you enter, and stay there [with them] until it is time to move on.

Matthew 10:13

And if the people seem trustworthy, express your wish for blessings to rest upon them. But if they prove to be untrustworthy, may those blessings remain on you [instead].

Acts 10:36

He sent His message [first] to the Israelites; [it involved] preaching the good news through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all).

2 Corinthians 5:20

So, we [apostles] are ambassadors, [speaking] on behalf of Christ. [It is] as though God were appealing [to people] through us: “We urge you people, on behalf of Christ, to be restored to fellowship with God.”

3 John 1:14

because I hope to see you soon, and [then] we can speak face to face.