Luke 10:6

6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.

Luke 10:6 in Other Translations

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

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

6 If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the blessing will return to you.

6 If your greeting is received, then it's a good place to stay. But if it's not received, take it back and get out. Don't impose yourself.

6 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 take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.

5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’

6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.

7 Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

8 “When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you.