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.

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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 provide yourselves with gold, or silver, or coins in your purses;

11Whatever town or village you visit, find out who is worthy in that place, and remain there until you leave.

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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 →

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