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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />As you enter the home, give it your greeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When you enter the home, give it your blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />As you enter the house, greet it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you enter the home, greet its occupants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And entering into the house, greet it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when ye come into an house, salute it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when you go into a household, greet it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you enter the house, give it your greeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220As you enter the house, give it your greeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And as you enter the house, give it your greeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now as you enter the house, give it your greeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As you go into the house, give it your greeting [that is, ‘Peace be to this house’].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet a household when you enter it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet a household when you enter it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And as ye enter into the house, salute it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When you go to a home, give it your blessing of peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And as ye enter into the house, salute it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When you go into a house, greet the family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When you go into a house, say, 'Peace be with you.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As you enter the house, greet its occupants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As you enter the house, give it greetings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And as you enter into the household, greet it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when ye come into a house, salute it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When you enter the house, salute it;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you enter the home, greet its occupants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As you enter into the household, greet it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And coming into the house greet it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And entering into the house, greet it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And coming to the house salute it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And entering into a house, do ye greet it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when you come into the house, salute it, saying: Peace be to this house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, when you enter into the house, greet it, saying, ‘Peace to this house.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As you enter a house, wish it peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As you enter the house, greet it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when you enter into the house, salute the family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And when you enter a household, invoke the peace of the household.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />When you go into a house, salute it:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And going into a house, salute it.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And when ye come into a family, salute it:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />As soon as ye enter into any house, salute the family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When you enter the house, salute it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And, <i>as</i> ye <i>are</i> coming into the house, salute it:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And when ye come into the house, salute them:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/10-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2465" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/10.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">As</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiserchomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">you enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">home,</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: aspasasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">greet</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">its occupants.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">13</span>If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-6</a></span><br />Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Matthew 10:13</a></span><br />If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Mark 6:10-11</a></span><br />And He told them, “When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-4.htm">Luke 9:4-5</a></span><br />Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-51.htm">Acts 13:51</a></span><br />So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20</a></span><br />The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">1 Samuel 25:6</a></span><br />and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-11</a></span><br />So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a></span><br />So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">2 Kings 10:15</a></span><br />When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a></span><br />How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/2-5.htm">Ezekiel 2:5</a></span><br />And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/3-6.htm">Ezekiel 3:6-7</a></span><br />not to the many peoples of unfamiliar speech and difficult language whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. / But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when you come into an house, salute it.</p><p class="hdg">salute it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5,6</a></b></br> And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace <i>be</i> to this house… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36</a></b></br> The word which <i>God</i> sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a></b></br> Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech <i>you</i> by us: we pray <i>you</i> in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/matthew/5-47.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/ezra/4-17.htm">Greeting</a> <a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Household</a> <a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/matthew/5-47.htm">Salute</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Greeting</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Household</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/mark/15-18.htm">Salute</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out his apostles, enabling them with power to do miracles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">giving them their charge, teaches them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">comforts them against persecutions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">and promises a blessing to those who receive them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As you enter the home</b><br>This phrase reflects the practice of hospitality in the ancient Near East, where welcoming travelers was a common custom. Homes were often simple structures, and entering a home signified a willingness to engage in fellowship and share in the life of the household. This instruction is part of Jesus' sending out of the Twelve Apostles, emphasizing the importance of personal interaction and the spreading of the Gospel through direct contact. The act of entering a home also symbolizes the acceptance of the message of Christ, as seen in <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a>, where Jesus stands at the door and knocks, waiting to be invited in.<p><b>Greet its occupants</b><br>Greeting was an important social custom in Jewish culture, often involving a blessing of peace, such as "Shalom." This greeting was not merely a formality but a way to convey God's peace and presence. In the context of <a href="/matthew/10.htm">Matthew 10</a>, the greeting serves as a test of receptivity to the message of the Kingdom of God. If the occupants were receptive, the peace would rest on them; if not, it would return to the apostles. This reflects the broader biblical theme of peace as a gift from God, as seen in <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>, where Jesus offers His peace to His followers. The greeting also aligns with the practice of Jesus Himself, who often began His post-resurrection appearances with a greeting of peace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, providing instructions to His disciples as He sends them out on a mission.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' instructions, tasked with spreading the message of the Kingdom of Heaven.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a></b><br>Represents the homes of those who would receive the disciples, symbolizing hospitality and openness to the Gospel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_occupants.htm">The Occupants</a></b><br>The people living in the house, who are potential recipients of the disciples' message and peace.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mission.htm">The Mission</a></b><br>The broader context of Jesus sending out the twelve disciples to preach, heal, and cast out demons.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_greeting.htm">The Importance of Greeting</a></b><br>A simple greeting can open doors for deeper spiritual conversations and relationships. It sets the tone for the interaction and reflects the peace of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_christian_virtue.htm">Hospitality as a Christian Virtue</a></b><br>Hospitality is a key aspect of Christian living. It involves welcoming others into our homes and lives, reflecting the love and acceptance of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_ministry.htm">Discernment in Ministry</a></b><br>As the disciples were instructed to greet the house, they were also to discern the receptiveness of the occupants. This teaches us to be wise and discerning in our ministry efforts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_as_a_gift.htm">Peace as a Gift</a></b><br>The greeting of peace is not just a formality but a spiritual blessing. As Christians, we carry the peace of Christ and are called to share it with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_home_in_ministry.htm">The Role of the Home in Ministry</a></b><br>Homes are significant places for ministry and fellowship. They provide a setting for sharing the Gospel and building community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happens_at_the_secret_place.htm">What happens at the secret place?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'obey_god,_not_men'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by bringing a sword, not peace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_were_the_ages_of_jesus'_disciples.htm">What were the ages of Jesus' disciples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_valued_more_than_many_sparrows.htm">Who is Jesus, the Son of Mary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">When ye come into an house.</span>--The English indefinite article is misleading. We must read "into <span class= "ital">the</span> house," <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> the dwelling of the man who had been reported as worthy. The salutation, as the words that follow imply, was the familiar, "Peace be with thee--Peace be to this house" (<a href="/luke/10-5.htm" title="And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house.">Luke 10:5</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 12, 13.</span> - Parallel passage: <a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5, 6</a> (the seventy). Your very entrance is to be an occasion of imparting spiritual blessing if the house be receptive of it. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when ye come</span>; <span class="accented">and as ye enter</span> (Revised Version), synchronous with the moment of your entrance (cf. <a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Luke 17:12</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Into an</span> <span class="cmt_word">house</span>; <span class="accented">the house</span> (Revised Version); <span class="accented">i.e.</span> of him who is worthy. <span class="cmt_word">Salute it</span>. With the usual greeting of "Peace" (<a href="/judges/18-15.htm">Judges 18:15</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/25-5.htm">1 Samuel 25:5, 6</a>). Observe that Christ practised what he preached (<a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19</a> [<a href="/luke/24-3.htm">Luke 24:3</a>]). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/10-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">As</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you enter</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰσερχόμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(eiserchomenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house,</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκίαν</span> <span class="translit">(oikian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> </span><span class="str2">From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">greet</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀσπάσασθε</span> <span class="translit">(aspasasthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its [occupants].</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτήν</span> <span class="translit">(autēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/10-12.htm">Matthew 10:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 10:12 As you enter into the household greet (Matt. 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