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NASB | Matthew 10:13 "If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:13 "If [the family living in] the house is worthy [welcoming you and your message], give it your [blessing of] peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God]. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. |
Bible Question: Is it wrong to say "God bless you" to someone you don't know? |
Bible Answer: If not, "take back the blessing..." When you are invited into someone's home, give it your blessing. If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing. Matthew 10:12-13 The New Living Translation I don't know whether it is wrong to say "God bless you" to someone you don't know. But 2 John 1:10-11 plainly tells us when it is inappropriate to welcome someone or wish him Godspeed. Is it scriptural, I wonder, to say "God bless you" to someone who doesn't even profess to be a Christian, especially if that one is in open rebellion against what Jesus Christ taught? Does anyone have any Scripture on this question? 2 John 1:10-11 The Amplified Bible If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine [is disloyal to what Jesus Christ taught], do not receive him [do not accept him, do not welcome or admit him] into [your] house or bid him Godspeed or give him any encouragement. For he who wishes him success [who encourages him, wishing him Godspeed] is a partaker in his evil doings. 2 John 1:10 Holman Christian Standard BibleĀ® If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home, and don't say, "Welcome," to him; Holy Bible, English Standard Version If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, |
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