"Ifthe houseis worthy,giveit your [blessing of] peace.But ifit is not worthy,take backyour [blessing of] peace.
But as for me, when they were sick,my clothingwas sackcloth;I humbledmy soulwith fasting,And my prayerkept returningto my bosom.
"As you enterthe house,give it your greeting.
"Whoeverdoes not receiveyou, norheedyour words,as you goout of that houseorthat city,shakethe dustoffyour feet.
"Ifa manof peaceis there,your peacewill reston him; but ifnot, it will returnto you.
to the onean aromafrom deathto death,to the otheran aromafrom lifeto life.And whois adequatefor these things?
