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Matthew 10

Matthew 10:9

The Ministry of the Twelve · Matthew 10:5–15
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Translations

Modern
Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts.
Traditional
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
Literal
Acquire neither gold nor silver nor copper in your belts,
Latin
Nolite possidere aurum, neque argentum, neque pecuniam in zonis vestris:

Original

Greek
English
Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts.

Notes

Matthew 10:9–10

Jesus' disciples should trust God to provide (6:11, 25–34; 7:7–11). They should avoid greed, which could harm God's reputation. They should also encourage new communities to provide what their leaders need (see 1 Corinthians 9:3–19).

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Events

Parallels

Mark 6:7–13 Luke 9:1–6

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Clothing Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Minerals and Metals Prophecy Purse

Topics

Brass: Articles Made of Money Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Copper Brass: Coined fMoney Girdles used for Holding Money Gold used As Money Money: Brass Introduced As, by the Romans Money: Gold Used As Servant: Hired: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Silver used for Money The Providence of God: Saints should Trust In