Mark 6:8

And 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--

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In The King James Version

And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:

In Context

7And he summons the twelve, and began to send them forth in pairs. And he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

9but shod with sandals, and, Do not wear two coats.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:9Acquire no gold, nor silver, nor copper in your belts,

Luke 10:4Carry no bag, no pouch, no shoes, and greet no man on the way.

Matthew Henry on Mark 6:8-14

The Apostolic Commission. 7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; 8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. 10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. 11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye… Read the whole commentary →

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