Luke 10:6

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

Luke 10:6 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 10:6

And if the son of peace be there
If there be any elect person or persons in the house, whom God has chosen to partake of peace by the blood of Christ, and the benefits arising from it; and of a conscience peace in their souls, upon the best foundation; and of eternal peace in the world to come, though yet in a state of nature; and which may be known by this sign;

your peace shall rest upon it:
the salutation, or wish of peace, shall be well taken, and gratefully received; and upon this you will be kindly invited into the house, and used well by, those of the family;

if not, it shall turn to you again:
if there are no sons of peace, no elect persons there, your salutation, or wish of peace and prosperity to the family, will be despised and rejected, and will return to you without any good effect upon them.

Luke 10:6 In-Context

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.

8 And into whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat {whatever is} set before you,