Mark 6:8

He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey – not even bread, or a bag, or coins in their purse;

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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 the Twelve to him, and began to send them out as his messengers, two and two, and gave them authority over foul spirits.

9but they were to wear sandals, and not to put on a second coat.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:9Do not provide yourselves with gold, or silver, or coins in your purses;

Luke 10:4Do not take a purse with you, or a bag, or sandals; and do not stop to greet anyone on your journey.

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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