Bible Strands
Matthew 10:12
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples as he commissions them for their missionary journey. He instructs them on the precise protocol to follow when arriving at a host’s dwelling.
The words — εἰσερχόμενοι (eiserchomenoi) means "Entering" and ἀσπάσασθε (aspasasthe) means "do greet." These verbs frame the physical arrival and the immediate verbal exchange that must accompany it.
The thread — This greeting pattern appears in Luke 10:5 and the household blessing formula in 1 Samuel 25:6. Acts 10:36 later broadens the concept of peace from a domestic greeting to the core message of the gospel.
Why it lands — The text commands a concrete social action rather than a private ritual. It requires the reader to initiate contact with deliberate hospitality and accept that the blessing attached to that presence will either rest on the home or return to the messenger.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And when ye come into an house, salute it.
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 25:6 and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.
- Luke 10:5 Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
- Acts 10:36 He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
- 3 John 1:14 Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.