Matthew 10:10
not even with a bag for the journey, or a change of clothes, or sandals, or even a staff; for the worker is worth his food.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
9Do not provide yourselves with gold, or silver, or coins in your purses;
Cross References
Luke 3:11“Let anyone who has two coats,” answered John, “share with the person who has none; and anyone who has food do the same.”
1 Corinthians 9:4Haven’t we a right to food and drink?
1 Timothy 5:17Those church elders who fill their office well should be held deserving of especial consideration, particularly those whose work lies in preaching and teaching.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 10:6-16
Instructions to the Apostles. 5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two… Read the whole commentary →