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Luke 10:6

What does Luke 10:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 10:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 10:6 means

If a 'son of peace'—someone who welcomes God’s message—is present, the blessing of peace will rest on him; if not, the blessing returns to the disciples. This means the peace offered to a household only rests where there’s openness. The message is practical: accept and focus on receptive people; do not force ministry where rejection closes hearts. The phrase also implies discernment: look for signs of Godly receptivity, and understand that rejection redirects the disciples’ efforts rather than being a permanent failure.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And if a son of peace is there, your peace will be with him: but if not, it will come back to you again.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and if indeed there may be there the son of peace, rest on it shall your peace; and if not so, upon you it shall turn back.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall return to you.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but if not it shall turn to you again.

Context

This verse clarifies the effect of the peace-greeting introduced in verse 5. It teaches the missionaries to recognize receptivity. The idea of moving from receptive to unreceptive households connects with the commands to remain where welcomed and to leave when not received in the following verses, shaping a mission strategy of focused labor.

v.5And into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

v.6This passage

v.7And in that same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 2:2

    wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience;

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

  • 1 Peter 1:14

    as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in the time of your ignorance:

  • 2 Corinthians 2:15

    For we are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, and in them that perish;

  • James 3:18

    And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

  • Ephesians 5:6

    Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.

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