Luke 10:6 nasb — "If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

NASB

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

— Luke 10:6, NASB

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Luke 10 — Context

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"Go; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.

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"Carry no money belt, no bag, no shoes; and greet no one on the way.

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"Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'

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

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"Stay in that house, eating and drinking what they give you; for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not keep moving from house to house.

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"Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you;

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and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'

Luke 10:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:6 say?
Luke 10:6 in the NASB reads: “"If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.”
Where is Luke 10:6 in the Bible?
Luke 10:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 6.
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 10:6.
What translation should I read Luke 10:6 in?
Luke 10:6 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 10:6?
Luke 10:6 reads (NASB): “"If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.” 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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