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Mark 6

Mark 6:8

The Ministry of the Twelve · Mark 6:7–13
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Translations

Modern
He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—
Traditional
And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
Literal
And He instructed them that they may take nothing for the way, except only a staff—no bread, no bag, no copper in the belt—
Latin
Et præcepit eis ne quid tollerent in via, nisi virgam tantum: non peram, non panem, neque in zona æs,

Interlinear

Greek
English
He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—

Notes

Mark 6:8–9

The instructions for the disciples' mission focused on what they should leave behind (bread …bag …money … second tunic). They were to travel with little and rely on Jewish kindness to strangers for food and a place to sleep at night (see Luke 22:35–37).

Mark 6:7–13

Jesus sent the disciples to preach and heal. During this mission, they memorized the teachings of Jesus by repeating them. This prepared them to later recall and share what Jesus did and taught (Luke 1:2).

Mark 6:6–8:21

The mission of Jesus and the misunderstanding of the disciples are prominent themes in this section.

Theme notes and profiles

Following Jesus

Events

Parallels

Matthew 10:5–15 Luke 9:1–6

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Clothing Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Mark, Gospel of Miracle Purse Teacher

Topics

Apostles: Commission of Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Girdles used for Holding Money Jesus, the Christ: Instructs his Disciples and Empowers Them to Heal Diseases and Cast out Unclean Spirits Money: Copper Used As