1 Samuel 25:6

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you.”

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BSBPD

“and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and said thus: To life! and thou, peace; and thy house, peace; and all that thou hast--peace!”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 25:6 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 43:23“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
  2. 2 Samuel 18:28Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, “All is well!” And he bowed facedown before the king. He continued, “Blessed be the LORD your God! He has delivered up the men who raised their hands against my lord the king.”
  3. 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.
  4. Psalms 122:7May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”
  5. Psalms 122:8For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”
  6. Matthew 10:12As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
  7. Luke 10:5Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
  8. John 14:27Peace 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.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 3:8For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
  10. 2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
  11. 1 Timothy 5:6But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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