Keraia
Mark 6

Mark 6:9

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

Modern
…and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic.
Traditional
But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.
Literal
…but to wear sandals, and you may not put on two tunics.
Latin
…sed calceatos sandaliis, et ne induerentur duabus tunicis.

Original

Greek
English
…and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic.

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) Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Mark, Gospel of Miracle Teacher

Topics

Apostles: Commission of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Garments: Shoe or Sandal Jesus, the Christ: Instructs his Disciples and Empowers Them to Heal Diseases and Cast out Unclean Spirits Shoes: Called Sandals Shoes: The Apostles Prohibited from Taking for Their Journey More,