Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 9:3

"And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats." — Luke 9:3 (ASV)

The instructions indicate the urgency of the task. The severely limited provisions Jesus allowed the Twelve to take with them may be intended to express their dependence on God alone for food, protection, and shelter. Without bread or money they would need to be given daily food.