Luke 9:3
And he said to them, Take nothing for the way, neither staffs, nor bag, nor bread, nor silver, nor have two coats each.
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In Context
2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal those who were incapacitated.
4And into whatever house ye may enter, remain there, and from there depart.
Cross References
Psalms 37:3Trust in LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness.
Mark 6:8And he commanded them that they should take up nothing for the way, except only a staff--no scrip, no bread, no copper in the belt--
Luke 5:29And Levi made a great feast for him in his house, and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others who were relaxing with them.
Luke 12:22And he said to his disciples, Because of this I say to you, be not anxious for your life, what ye may eat, nor for the body, what ye may wear.
Luke 22:35And he said to them, When I sent you without bag and pouch and shoes, did ye lack anything? And they said, Nothing.
Matthew Henry on Luke 9:2-10
The Mission of the Twelve Apostles. 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off… Read the whole commentary →