07/16/2025
Take it back ..
Matthew 10:12-13](https://thecrosstalk.com/holy-bible/matthew/10/12/matthew/10/13/) is part of Jesus' instructions to His disciples as He sends them out to preach the Gospel. Here’s what these verses say:
**[Matthew 10:12-13](https://thecrosstalk.com/holy-bible/matthew/10/12/matthew/10/13/) (NIV)**:
12 "As you enter the home, give it your greeting.
13 If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you."
# # # Key Points:
1. **Greeting the Home**: Jesus instructs His disciples to greet the homes they enter. This greeting is a way of extending peace and goodwill to those who receive them.
2. **Deserving Homes**: The concept of a "deserving" home implies that there are those who are open and receptive to the message of the Gospel. If the household is worthy, the disciples are to let their peace remain there.
3. **Returning Peace**: If the home is not deserving or receptive, the disciples are to take their peace back. This signifies that the message of peace and the blessings of God are not to be forced upon those who reject it.
# # # Summary
In summary, [Matthew 10:12-13](https://thecrosstalk.com/holy-bible/matthew/10/12/matthew/10/13/) emphasizes the importance of greeting those who receive the disciples and the conditional nature of the peace they offer, depending on the receptiveness of the household. This reflects the broader theme of the disciples' mission to share the Gospel and the response it may elicit. If you have more questions or would like to explore this passage further, feel free to ask!
