Mark 6:8

And he said that they were to take nothing for their journey, but a stick only; no bread, no bag, no money in their pockets;

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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 gave orders to the twelve, and sent them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

9They were to go with common shoes on their feet, and not to take two coats.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:9Take no gold or silver or copper in your pockets;

Luke 10:4Take no bag for money or for food, and no shoes; say no word to any 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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