When you go into a house, say, ‘Peace be with you.’
May there be peace inside your walls and safety in your palaces.”
For the sake of my relatives and friends I say to Jerusalem, “Peace be with you!”
Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them.
“When you come to a town or village, go in and look for someone who is willing to welcome you, and stay with him until you leave that place.
If the people in that house welcome you, let your greeting of peace remain; but if they do not welcome you, then take back your greeting.
You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Here we are, then, speaking for Christ, as though God himself were making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ's behalf: let God change you from enemies into his friends!
I hope to see you soon, and then we will talk personally.
He instructed them to say to Nabal: “David sends you greetings, my friend, with his best wishes for you, your family, and all that is yours.
