As you enter the house, give it your greeting.
“May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.”
For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, “May peace be within you.”
As for them, whether they listen or not—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city.
If the house is worthy, see that your blessing of peace comes upon it. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.
The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)—
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face.
and this is what you shall say: ‘Have a long life, peace to you, and peace to your house, and peace to all that you have!