As you enter a house, wish it peace.
May peace be within your ramparts, prosperity within your towers.”
For the sake of my brothers and friends I say, “Peace be with you.”
And whether they hear or resist—they are a rebellious house—they shall know that a prophet has been among them.
Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave.
If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; if not, let your peace return to you.
You know the word [that] he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,
So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Instead, I hope to see you soon, when we can talk face to face.
Say to him, ‘Peace be with you, my brother, and with your family, and with all who belong to you.
