When you enter the home, give it your blessing.
O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.
For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “May you have peace.”
And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for remember, they are rebels—at least they will know they have had a prophet among them.
“Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy person and stay in his home until you leave town.
If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing.
This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel—that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
For I hope to see you soon, and then we will talk face to face.
“Peace and prosperity to you, your family, and everything you own!
