Mark 6:8

He instructed them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no knapsack, no bread, and no copper money in their belts.

Text-Critical English NT

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 summoned the twelve and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

9He told them to wear sandals but not an extra tunic.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:9Take no gold, silver, or copper in your belts.

Luke 10:4Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, and no sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.

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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