Get you no gold (μη κτησησθε). It is not, "Do not possess" or "own," but "do not acquire" or "procure" for yourselves, indirect mi…

Nor brass. This prohibition of gold, silver, and brass, was designed to prevent their preparing money for their journey. Pieces o…

Neither gold, nor silver — Luke mentions only “silver,” while Mark refers to “brass”—that is, bronze or copper coinage. Matthew’s …

Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for t…

St. John Chrysostom: After forbidding them to make a business of spiritual things, the Lord goes on to pull up the root of all…

The imperative “Do not take along” (GK 3227) more likely means “Do not procure” (8:20; 22:28). Neither were they to provide their belt with money w…

Do not provide. As the embassy⁵⁷⁵ was of such a nature that Christ wished the disciples to traverse the whole of Judea within a…

Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass
That is, not any sort of "money", as both Mark and Luke express it. For …

The gospel was not to be brought to the Gentiles until the Jews had refused it. This restraint on the apostles applied only to their first mission.…

Above, He had presented His doctrine; here, He appoints His ministers. They are described by their number, their power, and the listing of their na…