Matthew 10:10

Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

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In The King James Version

Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

In Context

9Do not take any gold, nor silver, nor brass in your money belts.

11And into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 9:7Then Saul said to his servant, "But behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? For the bread is gone in our vessels, and there is no gift to bring to the man of God. What do we have?"

Luke 3:11He answered them, "He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise."

1 Corinthians 9:4Have we no right to eat and to drink?

1 Timothy 5:17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in 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 →

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