Luke 10:6

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

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If a seeker of shalom is there, your ‘Shalom!’ will find its rest with him; and if there isn’t, it will return to you.

If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

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

Context

This verse is part of Jesus' specific instructions to the seventy (or seventy-two) disciples He sent out "two by two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come" (Luke 10:1). These instructions highlight the urgency and nature of their mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. Jesus emphasized reliance on God's provision and the hospitality of those they ministered to, instructing them to enter a house and first say, "Peace be to this house" (Luke 10:5). Verse 6 then explains the outcome of this greeting, depending on the receptivity of the household.

Key Themes

  • Divine Commission and Authority: The disciples are acting as emissaries of Christ, carrying His message and His peace. Their peace is not merely a human sentiment but a divine blessing.
  • The Nature of Peace: The "peace" offered is more than just an absence of conflict; it signifies spiritual wholeness, well-being, and reconciliation with God—the comprehensive concept of Hebrew shalom.
  • Receptivity and Discernment: The verse introduces the concept of a "son of peace," indicating a person or household open and receptive to the Gospel message and the spiritual blessings it brings. The disciples were to discern such receptivity.
  • The Efficacy of the Word: The blessing of peace is potent. If received, it settles upon the household; if rejected, it returns to the messenger, signifying that God's grace is never wasted, nor is the labor of His servants in vain.
  • Responsibility of the Hearer: The outcome of the peace offering depends on the hearer's response, underscoring the human responsibility to accept or reject divine truth.

Linguistic Insight

The phrase "son of peace" (Greek: huios eirenes) is a Semitic idiom, similar to "sons of light" or "sons of disobedience." It refers to someone characterized by or belonging to peace, meaning a person who is disposed to receive the message of peace and salvation. Such an individual is receptive to the spiritual blessings and the message of the Kingdom of God that the disciples carried. The word "peace" (Greek: eirene) itself carries the rich biblical meaning of shalom, encompassing not just tranquility but also wholeness, prosperity, well-being, and harmony, especially in one's relationship with God.

Practical Application

This verse provides timeless principles for those who share the Gospel message today. It reminds us that:

  1. The Message Carries Power: When believers share the good news of Christ, they carry with them God's peace and blessing, which can profoundly impact receptive hearts.
  2. Discernment is Key: While we are called to share the Gospel broadly, there is wisdom in discerning those who are open to the message ("sons of peace") and focusing efforts where there is receptivity, as Jesus also instructed His disciples to shake off the dust from their feet if rejected.
  3. Our Labor is Never in Vain: Even when the message is rejected, the peace and blessing offered do not vanish into thin air; they "turn to you again." This reassures believers that their efforts in proclaiming the Gospel are always honored by God, regardless of the immediate human response. The blessing returns to the sender, and the responsibility for rejection rests with the hearer.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    ¶ Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord [be] with you all.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:15

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

  • 2 Corinthians 2:16

    To the one [we are] the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who [is] sufficient for these things?

  • Ephesians 2:2

    Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

  • Ephesians 2:3

    Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

  • Psalms 35:13

    But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing [was] sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.

  • James 3:18

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

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