Luke 10:5

And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Cross-reference

Luke 9:4 Parallel

In Luke 9:4, Jesus gives the twelve the same house entry instruction—here he adds the specific peace greeting for the seventy-two.

Luke 24:36 Allusion

In Luke 24:36, Jesus greets the disciples with 'Peace to you'—the same phrase the disciples are commanded to speak here.

1 Samuel 25:6 uses the same peace greeting formula David sent to Nabal—a direct parallel to the disciples' greeting here.

Matthew 10:12 gives the same instruction to greet the house—a direct parallel account of the mission.

Matthew 10:13 parallels this — the peace greeting remains on worthy houses and returns from unworthy ones.

Matthew 5:47 Related theme

In Matthew 5:47, Jesus criticizes greeting only brothers—this expands the principle of offering peace to all, not just close associates.

Acts 10:36 Related theme

Acts 10:36 describes Christ's gospel of peace — the disciples' greeting embodies that same peace they carry.

Acts 16:15 Related theme

In Acts 16:15, Lydia invites Paul to stay—an example of a household receiving gospel messengers, as implied by this peace greeting.

2 Corinthians 5:18-20 calls us ambassadors of reconciliation — the disciples' peace greeting enacts this ministry.

Ephesians 2:17 Related theme

Ephesians 2:17 says Christ preached peace — the disciples extend Christ's peace proclamation.

Genesis 43:23 has Joseph's steward say 'Peace to you' — the identical phrase the disciples use.

Judges 19:20 says 'Peace be to you' as a greeting — the same phrase the disciples speak.