When you go into a house, greet the family.
May there be peace inside your walls and prosperity in your palaces.”
For the sake of my relatives and friends, let me say, “May it go well for you!”
Whether these rebellious people listen or not, they will realize that a prophet has been among them.
“When you go into a city or village, look for people who will listen to you there. Stay with them until you leave ⌞that place⌟.
If it is a family that listens to you, allow your greeting to stand. But if it is not receptive, take back your greeting.
God sent his word to the people of Israel and brought them the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ. This Jesus Christ is everyone’s Lord.
Therefore, we are Christ’s representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God.
I hope to visit you very soon. Then we can talk things over personally.
Say to him, ‘May you live ⌞long⌟! May you, your home, and all you have prosper!
