“Et præcepit eis ne quid tollerent in via, nisi virgam tantum : non peram, non panem, neque in zona æs,”
“And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse. money: the word signifieth a piece of brass money, in value somewhat less than a farthing, Mat.10.9.but here it is taken in general for money”
“He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—”
“He commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a staff only: no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse,”
“and he charged them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse;”
V. Let us see how Christ bore this contempt.
Verses 7-13 Though the apostles were conscious to themselves of great weakness, and expected no wordly advantage, yet, in obedience to their Master, and in dependence upon his strength, they went out. They did not amuse people with curious matters, but told them they must repent of their sins, and turn to God. The servants of Christ may hope to turn many from darkness unto God, and to heal souls by the power of the Holy Ghost.