Matthew 10:13
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:13
If the house is worthy, let your peace rest on it; if not, let it return to you. This adds the threshold concept: receptivity determines whether spiritual blessings remain. The disciple’s peace is a sign of God’s blessing when welcomed but is not forcefully imposed where there is resistance.
Peace is both a gift and a measure of reception. The verse reinforces the idea that human response matters in God’s mission. It underscores personal responsibility: a household’s openness shapes the spiritual climate and the gospel’s reception, with God’s peace as the visible sign.
Be mindful of receptivity in conversations about faith. If you sense openness, nurture it with gentle, patient dialogue. If resistance persists, acknowledge it gracefully and move on, preserving your own peace and the dignity of those you’ve engaged.
Cross-References
- Luke 10:6
- Jeremiah 29:7
- Romans 12:18
- 2 Corinthians 4:2