Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
Parallel translations
- WEB Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way.
- BSB Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road.
- NKJV Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road.
- NASB Carry no money belt, no bag, no sandals, and greet no one along the way.
- NLT Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don’t stop to greet anyone on the road.
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Quick answer
They are to carry no purse, bag, or sandals, and greet no one on the way. They travel light and stay focused, depending on God's provision.
Overview
The sparse instructions emphasize urgency, simplicity, and trust in God to supply their needs through those they serve. The command to greet no one on the way warns against time-consuming distractions, given the mission's urgency. The messengers are to rely on the Lord rather than their own resources.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- 2 Kgs 4:29Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
- Luke 22:35And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
- Luke 10:4–12Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
- Mark 6:8–11And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
- 2 Kgs 4:24Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.
- 1 Sam 21:8And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.
- Prov 4:25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
- Luke 9:59–60And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
- Matt 10:9–14Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
- Gen 24:33And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
- Gen 24:56And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
- Luke 9:3–6And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
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