Commentaries
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No wallet (μη πηραν). Better than "scrip." It can be either a travelling or bread bag. Deissmann (Light from the Ancient East
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Neither scrip. That is, knapsack. It was made of skin or coarse cloth, to carry provisions in. It was commonly hung around the ne…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Scrip — The practical obsoleteness of the word in modern English makes it necessary to remind readers of the New Testament that th…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
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…
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
St. John Chrysostom: After forbidding them to make a business of spiritual things, the Lord goes on to pull up the root of all…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
For the laborer is worthy of his food. Christ anticipates an objection that might be made, for it might appear to be a harsh condition to …
John Gill
JohnGill
Nor scrip for your journey
This the Jews call (lymrt) , "tarmil": and which their commen…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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.…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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…
A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson