Matthew 10:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.”
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Read Full Chapter →If the house is worthy, the disciples' peace rests on it; if not, that peace returns to them.
What Does Matthew 10:13 Mean?
Jesus explains what becomes of the blessing of peace the disciples pronounce. If the household is worthy, ready to receive the messengers and their message, the peace settles upon it. If not, the peace is not wasted but returns to the ones who spoke it.
Peace offered in Christ's name is never lost. Where it is welcomed, it abides as a gift; where it is refused, it comes back to rest on the giver. This teaches the disciples that their faithfulness is honored by God regardless of the response, and it reminds every servant that the blessing he extends in obedience is kept safe, even when others turn it away.
Matthew 10:13 in the Original Language
eirene (εἰρήνη), 'peace' -- wholeness and well-being, the deep rightness of life under God's favor.
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What does Matthew 10:13 mean?
If the house is worthy, the disciples' peace rests on it; if not, that peace returns to them.