Luke 10:5

5 And into whatever house you enter, first say, "Peace [be] to this household!"

Luke 10:5 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 10:5

And into whatsoever house ye enter
When ye come into any city, town, or village,

first say, peace be to this house:
salute the inhabitants in the usual form, saying, peace be to you; wishing them all happiness and prosperity, temporal, spiritual, and eternal. This shows our Lord did not disapprove of civil salutations.

Luke 10:5 In-Context

3 Go! Behold, I am sending you out like lambs in the midst of wolves!

4 Do not carry a money bag or a traveler's bag or sandals, and greet no one along the road.

5 And into whatever house you enter, first say, "Peace [be] to this household!"

6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him. But if not, it will return to you.

7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking {whatever they provide}, for the worker [is] worthy of his pay. Do not move from house to house.