Luke 10:5 akjv — And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

American King James Version

"And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house. "

— Luke 10:5, American King James Version

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Luke 10 — Context

2

Therefore said he to them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest.

3

Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

4

Carry neither purse, nor money, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

5

And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

6

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

7

And in the 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.

8

And into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

Luke 10:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:5 say?
Luke 10:5 in the American King James Version reads: “And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house. ”
Where is Luke 10:5 in the Bible?
Luke 10:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 5.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:5.
What translation should I read Luke 10:5 in?
Luke 10:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:5?
Luke 10:5 reads (AKJV): “And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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