Mark 6:8

He told them not to take anything with them except a walking stick—no bread, no bag, and no money in their belts.

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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

7He called together the twelve disciples, and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority over evil spirits.

9They could wear sandals, but they were not to take an extra shirt.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:9Don't carry any gold, silver, or copper coins in your pockets,

Luke 10:4Don't take any money or a bag or extra sandals, and don't spend time chatting with people you meet.

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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