Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 10:5-6
Luke 10:5-6. Into whatsoever house ye enter, &c. They are supposed to enter into private houses; for, not being admitted into the synagogues, they were forced to preach where they could have liberty. First say, Peace be to this house To all under this roof, to this family, and all that belong to it. As if he had said, In all the stages of your journey, carry along with you those benevolent affections which are so well suited to the design of your mission. Peace be to you, was the... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 10:3-4
Luke 10:3-4. I send you forth as lambs, &c. As so many defenceless lambs, in the midst of ravenous and cruel wolves. Carry neither purse nor scrip, &c. See notes on Matthew 10:9-10; Matthew 10:16. Salute no man by the way Let not matters of mere compliment detain you, but make all the haste you possibly can. The salutations usual among the Jews took up much time. But these had so much work to do in so short a space, that they had not a moment to spare. read more