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no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and He instructed them that they were to take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belt— <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff— no bread, no bag, no money in their belt— <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belt; <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only—no bread, no bag, no money in their belt— <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He told them to take nothing for the journey except a mere walking stick—no bread, no [traveler’s] bag, no money in their belts— <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He instructed them to take nothing for the road except a staff—no bread, no traveling bag, no money in their belts, <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He instructed them to take nothing for the road except a walking stick: no bread, no traveling bag, no money in their belts. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he charged them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse; <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He told them, "You may take along a walking stick. But don't carry food or a traveling bag or any money. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he charged them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse; <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He instructed them to take nothing along on the trip except a walking stick. They were not to take any food, a traveling bag, or money in their pockets. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> and ordered them, "Don't take anything with you on the trip except a walking stick--no bread, no beggar's bag, no money in your pockets. <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> He instructed them to take nothing along on the trip except a walking stick—no bread, no traveling bag, nothing in their moneybag. <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey?no bag, no bread, no money in their belts? <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> He instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff--no bread, no bag, no money in their belts-- <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only: no bread, no pack, no money in their belts, <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bag, no bread, no money in their purse: <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He charged them to take nothing for the journey except a stick; no bread, no bag, and not a penny in their pockets, <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> He commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only: no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He commanded them that they may take nothing for the way, except a staff only—no leather pouch, no bread, no brass in the girdle, <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He instructed them that they should take nothing for the journey, except only a staff--no bread, nor bag, nor money in the belt-- <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he commanded them that they may take nothing for the way, except a staff only -- no scrip, no bread, no brass in the girdle, <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And enjoined them, that they take nothing for the way, except a rod only; no traveling-sack, no bread, no brass in the purse:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he commanded them that they should take nothing for the way, but a staff only: no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse, <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he instructed them not to take anything for the journey, except a staff: no traveling bag, no bread, and no money belt, <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he commanded them not to take anything for the journey, except a staff only; no bag, no bread, no copper money in their purses; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he commanded them that they would not take anything on the road except perhaps a staff, no bag, no bread, no copper in their purses,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he commanded them to take nothing for their journey, but a staff only; no bag, no bread, no money in their purses; <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He commanded them that they should take nothing for the way except staff only; no valise, no bread, no money in the girdle; <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he commanded them, that they should take nothing for the journey, except a staff only; neither scrip, nor bread, nor even brass money in their purse: <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he order'd them to take nothing for their journey, but a single staff, no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse: <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He charged them to take nothing for the journey except a stick; no bread, no bag, and not a penny in their pockets, <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and He charged them that they should take nothing for the way, except a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their girdle; <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and ordered them to take nothing for their journey, but a staff only; no bag, nor bread, nor money in their purse: <a href="/parallel/mark/6-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1644" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a> 7Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits. 8<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: parēngeilen (V-AIA-3S) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.">He instructed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: airōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">take</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely."></a> <a href="/greek/4464.htm" title="4464: rhabdon (N-AFS) -- A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand.">a staff</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">the journey—</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: arton (N-AMS) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">bread,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/4082.htm" title="4082: pēran (N-AFS) -- A sack, wallet for carrying provisions. Of uncertain affinity; a wallet or leather pouch for food.">bag,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/5475.htm" title="5475: chalkon (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from chalao through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel; copper.">money</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">their</a> <a href="/greek/2223.htm" title="2223: zōnēn (N-AFS) -- Probably akin to the base of zugos; a belt; by implication, a pocket.">belts—</a> 9and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Matthew 10:9-10</a> Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts. / Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Luke 9:3</a> “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Luke 10:4</a> Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a> Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ... <a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Exodus 12:11</a> This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. You are to eat in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover. <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">1 Samuel 17:39-40</a> David strapped his sword over the tunic and tried to walk, but he was not accustomed to them. “I cannot walk in these,” David said to Saul. “I am not accustomed to them.” So David took them off. / And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine. <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a> So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a> Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/nehemiah/4-23.htm">Nehemiah 4:23</a> So neither I nor my brothers nor my servants nor the guards with me changed out of our clothes; each carried his weapon, even to go for water. <a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5-6</a> Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a> How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” <a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Jeremiah 1:17</a> Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them. <a href="/ezekiel/4-9.htm">Ezekiel 4:9-11</a> But take wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt; put them in a single container and make them into bread for yourself. This is what you are to eat during the 390 days you lie on your side. / You are to weigh out twenty shekels of food to eat each day, and you are to eat it at set times. / You are also to measure out a sixth of a hin of water to drink, and you are to drink it at set times. <a href="/ezekiel/24-17.htm">Ezekiel 24:17</a> Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.” <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no money, no bread, no money in their purse:take.<a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Matthew 10:9,10</a> Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, … <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Luke 10:4</a> Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.<a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Luke 22:35</a> And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.save.money.<a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Luke 9:3</a> And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/mark/1-6.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Belts</a> <a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/1-6.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/matthew/28-15.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/matthew/16-17.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/matthew/28-15.htm">Money</a> <a href="/matthew/22-19.htm">Penny</a> <a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Pockets</a> <a href="/haggai/1-6.htm">Purse</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Save</a> <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Scrip</a> <a href="/matthew/27-30.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Wallet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Belts</a> <a href="/mark/12-42.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/mark/6-36.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/mark/7-3.htm">Except</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/luke/1-4.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Money</a> <a href="/mark/12-15.htm">Penny</a> <a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Pockets</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Purse</a> <a href="/mark/8-14.htm">Save</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Scrip</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Wallet</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey— In this passage, Jesus is sending out the twelve apostles on a mission. The instruction to take nothing but a staff emphasizes reliance on God’s provision and the urgency of their mission. The staff, a common traveler's tool, symbolizes support and guidance. This directive echoes the instructions given to the Israelites during the Passover in <a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Exodus 12:11</a>, where they were to eat in haste with a staff in hand, ready for the journey. The staff also serves as a reminder of God’s power and presence, as seen in Moses' use of a staff to perform miracles.no bread, Bread, a staple food in ancient times, represents basic sustenance. By instructing the apostles not to take bread, Jesus is teaching them to depend on God and the hospitality of those they would encounter. This reliance on divine provision is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in the provision of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16) and Jesus’ teaching on daily bread in the Lord’s Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a>).no bag, The bag, or "scrip," was typically used by travelers to carry provisions. By instructing the apostles not to take a bag, Jesus emphasizes the need for simplicity and trust in God’s provision. This instruction contrasts with the common practice of itinerant preachers of the time, who often carried bags for collecting alms. The absence of a bag signifies a focus on spiritual rather than material wealth, aligning with Jesus’ teachings on storing treasures in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-20</a>).no money in their belts— Money, often carried in belts or girdles, was essential for purchasing necessities. By instructing the apostles to carry no money, Jesus is reinforcing the principle of reliance on God and the generosity of others. This directive challenges the apostles to live by faith, trusting that God will provide through the kindness of those they minister to. It also serves as a practical lesson in humility and dependence, reflecting the life of Jesus, who had "nowhere to lay his head" (<a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a>). This approach to ministry highlights the contrast between the kingdom of God and worldly systems of security and wealth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, who is instructing His disciples on how to conduct their mission. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_disciples.htm">The Twelve Disciples</a> The group of Jesus' closest followers, whom He sends out to preach and perform miracles. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a> The mission trip that Jesus sends His disciples on, emphasizing reliance on God and the hospitality of others.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Jesus' instruction to take nothing but a staff highlights the importance of relying on God for provision rather than material possessions. <a href="/topical/s/simplicity_in_mission.htm">Simplicity in Mission</a> The call to travel light suggests a focus on the mission rather than being burdened by material concerns. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> By sending the disciples with minimal supplies, Jesus teaches them to exercise faith and trust in God's provision and the kindness of others. <a href="/topical/r/readiness_for_service.htm">Readiness for Service</a> The staff symbolizes readiness and support, reminding believers to be prepared for the journey of faith. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_hospitality.htm">Community and Hospitality</a> The disciples' reliance on the hospitality of others underscores the importance of community and mutual support within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a> <a href="/q/how_did_disciples_travel_without_supplies.htm">Luke 9:3–6: How could the disciples realistically survive traveling with no staff, bag, or extra food, and is there any historical record supporting this? </a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_allow_disciples_a_staff.htm">Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)</a> <a href="/q/why_do_disciples_still_doubt_jesus'_power.htm">In Mark 8:14-21, why do the disciples still misunderstand Jesus' power after already witnessing miracles?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_third_year.htm">What events marked Jesus' third year of ministry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Save a staff only.--St, Matthew (<a href="/matthew/10-10.htm" title="Nor money for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.">Matthew 10:10</a>) gives, "neither staves"--i.e., they were to take one only.No money.--As the margin gives, no brass, or rather bronze, or money. The coins referred to are probably the "farthing" and the "mite" of <a href="/mark/12-42.htm" title="And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.">Mark 12:42</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - They should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only. St. Matthew says (<a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a>), according to the best authorities (μηδὲ ῤάβδον), they were not to take a staff. St. Luke says the same as St. Matthew. The meaning is that they were not to make any special provision for their journey, but to go forth just as they were, depending upon God. Those who bad a staff might use it; those who had not one were not to trouble themselves to procure one. The scrip (πήρα) was the wallet for food. They were to take no money in their purse (μὴ εἰς τὴν ζώνην χαλκόν); literally, brass in their girdle. St. Mark, writing for Romans, uses this word for money. St. Luke, writing for Greeks, uses the term (ἀργύριον) "silver." St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Matthew 10:9</a>) says, "provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass." <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He instructed παρήγγειλεν (parēngeilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3853.htm">Strong's 3853: </a> To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. take αἴρωσιν (airōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. nothing μηδὲν (mēden) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. but εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. a staff ῥάβδον (rhabdon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4464.htm">Strong's 4464: </a> A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] journey— ὁδὸν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. no μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. bread, ἄρτον (arton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. no μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. bag, πήραν (pēran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4082.htm">Strong's 4082: </a> A sack, wallet for carrying provisions. Of uncertain affinity; a wallet or leather pouch for food. no μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. money χαλκόν (chalkon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> Perhaps from chalao through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel; copper. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. their τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. belts— ζώνην (zōnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2223.htm">Strong's 2223: </a> Probably akin to the base of zugos; a belt; by implication, a pocket. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:8 He commanded them that they should take (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>