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Luke 19:9
And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

1 Samuel 25:6
And thus shall ye say to him that livethin prosperity, Peacebe both to thee, and peacebe to thine house, and peacebe unto all that thou hast.

Isaiah 57:19
I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace tohim that is far off, and tohim that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.

begin by saying
The directive to begin with a specific greeting underscores the importance of intentionality in ministry. It highlights the need for a deliberate approach when engaging with others, setting the tone for the interaction. This aligns with the broader biblical principle of speaking life and blessing into situations, as seen inProverbs 18:21, which speaks of the power of the tongue.

‘Peace to this house.’
The greeting of peace, or "shalom" in Hebrew, is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and conveys a blessing of wholeness, well-being, and harmony. It is more than a simple wish for the absence of conflict; it encompasses a holistic sense of God's blessing. This greeting reflects the messianic peace that Jesus brings, as prophesied inIsaiah 9:6, where the Messiah is called the "Prince of Peace." It also connects to Jesus' post-resurrection appearances, where He greets His disciples with "Peace be with you" (John 20:19, 21, 26), signifying the peace that comes through His victory over sin and death.

• The Lord’s instruction applies to “whatever” dwelling His messengers encounter—no selective evangelism, no preference for status or ethnicity (Acts 10:34–35;Galatians 3:28).

• This broad mandate reflects God’s heart to reach every household, echoingJoshua 24:15, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

• It also models Christ’s earlier pattern: “The Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (Luke 9:58), yet He was willing to enter any home that welcomed Him.

• The wording assumes movement toward people, not waiting for them to come—mirroring Jesus’ incarnation (John 1:14) and His table fellowship with sinners (Luke 5:29–32).

• Crossing a threshold signals identification with the occupants, similar to the apostles lodging with converts in Philippi (Acts 16:15, 34).

• Entering also implies discernment: if the home proves hostile, the team will later “shake the dust” (Luke 10:11), but the first step is always gracious approach.

• Words come first because blessing precedes assessment.Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”

• The disciples demonstrate reliance on God’s spoken promises rather than their own authority (2 Corinthians 4:13).

• Opening with a blessing prepares hearts for the gospel that follows, foreshadowingRomans 10:15: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace.”

• The greeting echoes the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:24–26) and Jesus’ post-resurrection words, “Peace be with you” (John 20:21).

• “Peace” (shalom) conveys wholeness—spiritual, relational, and physical well-being (Isaiah 26:3;Philippians 4:7).

• In verse 6 Jesus promises that this peace will “rest” on a worthy person, illustrating the real, transferable power behind the spoken blessing.

• If rejected, the peace returns to the messenger, showing God’s protection and the unbroken supply of His peace for His servants (Luke 10:6;John 14:27).

Luke 10:5 instructs Christ’s messengers to enter any home they encounter and immediately impart God’s peace. The verse models indiscriminate outreach, proactive engagement, the primacy of spoken blessing, and confidence in the tangible power of divine peace. When obeyed, it sets a tone of grace, opens hearts for the gospel, and assures the servant that God’s peace will either rest upon receptive hearers or return to sustain the messenger.