Matthew 10:10

"Don’t take any gold, silver, or brass in your money belts."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 10:10, Jesus instructs his disciples not to burden themselves with material wealth during their missionary journey. This command goes beyond mere practicality; it symbolizes the spiritual principle that true ministry should be pursued without seeking personal gain or material comfort. The prohibition on carrying gold, silver, and brass underscores the importance of relying solely on God's provision for their needs, emphasizing a life of simplicity and trust in divine support.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. Neither scrip. That is, knapsack. It was made of skin or coarse cloth, to carry provisions in. It was commonly hung around the neck. As they were to be provided for on their way, it was unnecessary to provide a store of provisions. Neither two coats. See Barnes "Mt 5:40". Neither shoes. The original is the word commonly rendered sandals. See Barnes "Mt 3:11". Mark says, in recording this discourse, "but be shod with sandals." Between this and Matthew there is an apparent contradiction; but there is really no difference.

Related Verses

More from Matthew 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

Go deeper with Bible.talk - your AI Bible study companion