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and do not have two tunics. <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, neither staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money, nor two tunics apiece to have. <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece. <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics. <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said to them, &#8220Take nothing for your journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics apiece. <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics apiece. <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money; nor have two tunics apiece. <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey [that might encumber you]—neither a walking stick, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics apiece. <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Take nothing for the road,” he told them, “no staff, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Take nothing for the road,&#8221 He told them, &#8220no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don&#8217t take an extra shirt. <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He told them, "Don't take anything with you! Don't take a walking stick or a traveling bag or food or money or even a change of clothes. <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He told them, "Don't take anything along on the trip. Don't take a walking stick, traveling bag, any food, money, or a change of clothes. <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> after saying to them, "Take nothing with you for the trip: no walking stick, no beggar's bag, no food, no money, not even an extra shirt. <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> He told them, "Don't take anything along on your trip—no walking stick, traveling bag, bread, money, or even an extra shirt. <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Take nothing for the journey,? He told them, ?no staffs, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey--no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic. <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said to them, "Take nothing for your journey--neither staff, nor pack, nor bread, nor money; neither have two tunics. <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staffs, nor bag, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He commanded them, "Take nothing for your journey; neither stick nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have an extra under garment. <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey—no staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money. Don’t have two tunics each. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said to them, “Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor leather pouch, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats each; <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, neither staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money, nor two tunics apiece to have. <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he said unto them, 'Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats each; <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, Take away nothing for the way, neither rods, nor wallet, nor bread, nor silver; nor to have two coats apiece.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: Take nothing for your journey; neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “You should take nothing for the journey, neither staff, nor traveling bag, nor bread, nor money; and you should not have two tunics. <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, Do not take anything for the journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money; nor have two shirts. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to them, “You shall take nothing for the road; no staff, neither moneybag, nor bread, nor money, neither two tunics will be with you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to them: Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; nor have two coats each. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>Take nothing for the journey, neither staff, nor valise, nor bread, nor silver; nor to have two coats.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats each. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He commanded them, "Take nothing for your journey; neither stick nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have an extra under garment. <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and He said to them, <FR>"Take nothing for the journey?neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; and not to have two coats.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them, <FR>Take nothing for <Fr>your<FR> journey, neither staves, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; nor two coats a piece.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/9-3.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3536" 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/luke/9.htm">The Ministry of the Twelve</a> …2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3<a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: airete (V-PMA-2P) -- 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/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/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.">the</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.">journey,” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He told</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/3383.htm" title="3383: mēte (Conj) -- Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.">“no</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.">staff,</a> <a href="/greek/3383.htm" title="3383: mēte (Conj) -- Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.">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/3383.htm" title="3383: mēte (Conj) -- Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.">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/3383.htm" title="3383: mēte (Conj) -- Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.">no</a> <a href="/greek/694.htm" title="694: argyrion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling.">money,</a> <a href="/greek/3383.htm" title="3383: mēte (Conj) -- Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even.">no</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-AMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">second</a> <a href="/greek/5509.htm" title="5509: chitōnas (N-AMP) -- A tunic, garment, undergarment. Of foreign origin; a tunic or shirt.">tunic.</a> <a href="/greek/303.htm" title="303: ana (Adv) -- A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> 4Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area.…<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="/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8-9</a> He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— / and to wear sandals, but not a 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="/1_corinthians/9-14.htm">1 Corinthians 9:14</a> In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">2 Corinthians 11:7-9</a> Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge? / I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you. / And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-13</a> I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/1_timothy/6-8.htm">1 Timothy 6:8</a> But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” <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="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3-4</a> He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. / Your clothing did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. <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="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Nehemiah 9:21</a> For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell. <a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2</a> Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor money, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.Take.<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/12-22.htm">Luke 12:22</a> And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.<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.two.<a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a> He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.<a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Luke 5:29</a> And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.<a href="/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28</a> If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/20-9.htm">Apiece</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/mark/6-9.htm">Body-Coats</a> <a href="/luke/7-34.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/3-12.htm">Coats</a> <a href="/luke/8-56.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/mark/6-9.htm">Extra</a> <a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/luke/2-45.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">Money</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Scrip</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/mark/6-9.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Tunics</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Wallet</a> <a href="/luke/8-42.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/2-6.htm">Apiece</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/mark/6-9.htm">Body-Coats</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Coats</a> <a href="/luke/9-21.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Extra</a> <a href="/luke/9-29.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Money</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Scrip</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/john/19-23.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Tunics</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Wallet</a> <a href="/luke/9-27.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</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/luke/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them This directive from Jesus to His disciples emphasizes reliance on God’s provision. In the context of first-century Judea, travelers often carried supplies for safety and sustenance. By instructing them to take nothing, Jesus was teaching them to trust in God’s provision and the hospitality of those they would encounter. This command also highlights the urgency and simplicity of their mission, focusing on spiritual rather than material concerns. It echoes the faith of the Israelites in the wilderness, who depended on God for daily manna.“no staff” A staff was a common tool for travelers, used for support and protection against wild animals or robbers. By instructing the disciples not to take a staff, Jesus was emphasizing their dependence on God for protection. This instruction contrasts with later passages, such as in <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8</a>, where a staff is permitted, suggesting a specific context for this mission. The absence of a staff symbolizes a journey of faith, where God’s power and presence are their true support.“no bag” The bag, or scrip, was used to carry provisions or personal belongings. By telling the disciples not to take a bag, Jesus was reinforcing the idea of traveling light and relying on God’s provision through the generosity of others. This instruction aligns with the cultural practice of hospitality in the ancient Near East, where travelers were often welcomed and provided for by local communities. It also underscores the immediacy of their mission, focusing on spiritual readiness over material preparation.“no bread” Bread, a staple food, represents basic sustenance. Jesus’ command to take no bread highlights the disciples’ reliance on God to meet their physical needs. This mirrors the experience of the Israelites, who depended on God for manna in the desert. It also points to the spiritual nourishment that comes from doing God’s work, as seen in Jesus’ own words in <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a>, where He speaks of His food being to do the will of the Father.“no money” Money, or silver, was necessary for purchasing goods and services. By instructing the disciples to take no money, Jesus was teaching them to trust in God’s provision and the support of those they would minister to. This reliance on divine provision is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in the provision of Elijah by the ravens (<a href="/1_kings/17-4.htm">1 Kings 17:4-6</a>) and the widow of Zarephath (<a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">1 Kings 17:9-16</a>). It also emphasizes the disciples’ role as servants of God, not seeking personal gain.“no second tunic” A second tunic would provide warmth and comfort, especially during cold nights. By telling the disciples not to take an extra tunic, Jesus was emphasizing the urgency and simplicity of their mission. This instruction reflects a life of faith and dependence on God, similar to the call to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>). It also highlights the disciples’ identification with the poor and marginalized, who often lacked such comforts, aligning them with Jesus’ mission to the least of these.<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 Luke, 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 immediate audience of Jesus' instructions, sent out to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a> Refers to the mission trip the disciples are about to undertake, emphasizing reliance on God rather than material provisions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god.htm">Reliance on God</a> Jesus instructs His disciples to depend on God for their needs, teaching us to trust in God's provision rather than our own resources. <a href="/topical/s/simplicity_in_mission.htm">Simplicity in Mission</a> The call to take nothing extra highlights the importance of focusing on the mission rather than being burdened by material possessions. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The disciples' journey is an exercise in faith, reminding us that stepping out in faith often requires leaving behind our comfort zones. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_hospitality.htm">Community and Hospitality</a> By not taking provisions, the disciples are encouraged to rely on the hospitality of others, fostering community and mutual support. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a> Just as the Israelites were to be ready to leave Egypt, we are called to be spiritually prepared for the tasks God sets before us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</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/who_was_saint_francis_of_assisi.htm">Who was Saint Francis of Assisi?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_tell_them_to_buy_swords.htm">Why did Jesus tell His disciples to sell their cloaks and buy swords (Luke 22:36)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_tell_them_to_buy_swords.htm">In Luke 22:36, why does Jesus instruct His followers to buy swords if His message is peace? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Neither staves.--The better MSS. give, "neither a staff." The plural was probably adopted in order to bring the verse into harmony with <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>, and <a href="/mark/6-8.htm" title="And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no money, no bread, no money in their purse:">Mark 6:8</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Take nothing for your journey. Dr. Farrar well sums up the various directions of the Master to these his first missionaries: "The general spirit of the instructions merely is, 'Go forth in the simplest, humblest manner, with no hindrances to your movements, and in perfect faith;' and this, as history shows, has always been the method of the most successful missions. At the same time, we must remember that the wants of the twelve were very small, and were secured by the free open hospitality of the East." <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Take αἴρετε (airete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd 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. 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 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. journey,” ὁδόν (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. He told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. “no μήτε (mēte) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. 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. no μήτε (mēte) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. 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 μήτε (mēte) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. 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 μήτε (mēte) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. money, ἀργύριον (argyrion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_694.htm">Strong's 694: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling. no μήτε (mēte) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Nor, neither, not even, neither?nor. From me and te; not too, i.e. neither or nor; also, not even. second δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. tunic. χιτῶνας (chitōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5509.htm">Strong's 5509: </a> A tunic, garment, undergarment. 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