As you enter the house, give it greetings.
May there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses!
For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I will say, “May there be peace in you!”
And as for them, whether they listen or not – for they are a rebellious house – they will know that a prophet has been among them.
Whenever you enter a town or village, find out who is worthy there and stay with them until you leave.
And if the house is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all) –
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face.
Then you will say to my brother, “Peace to you and your house! Peace to all that is yours!
