Luke 10:6

If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus addresses his sent messengers during a mission tour, directing them on how to respond to household hospitality. He instructs them to remain in a dwelling only if a receptive person is present, otherwise to withdraw.

The words — εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) = of peace, and ἐπαναπαήσεται (epanapaēsetai) = will rest. These terms frame the blessing as a conditional transfer that settles on a specific individual or reverts to the speaker.

The thread — The verse connects the messengers’ peace to the broader biblical theme of peace resting on a given son or people (Isaiah 9:6). It anticipates the apostolic witness of peace among those being saved and perishing (2 Corinthians 2:15) and the prayer for the Lord of peace to grant peace at all times (2 Thessalonians 3:16).

Why it lands — It requires the reader to recognize that spiritual blessings are not automatic but depend on the receptivity of the recipient. The instruction demands practical discernment and the willingness to move on when hospitality is refused.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

Cross-references

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
1 Samuel 25:17 Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!”
Ephesians 2:2 in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
Psalms 35:13 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered.
1 Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.