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Luke 9:3

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
Luke 9:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
2And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
4And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
5And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said unto them, take nothing for your journey, etc.] Throughout the towns and cities of Judea, where they were sent to preach the Gospel: neither staves, The Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions, read in the singular number, “neither staff, rod, or club”; and so it was in one of Beza's ancient copies, but in all the rest in the plural, as in Matthew; which last must be the true reading, since one staff was allowed, according as in (<410608>Mark 6:8) though more than one were forbidden: nor scrip; or bag to put provision in; (See Gill on “<401010>Matthew 10:10”) Neither bread, neither money; gold, silver, or brass, to buy bread with; because they were to have it, wherever they…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. See the notes at Matthew 10:1-14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:3 Take nothing for your journey: They were to live in dependence on God and on the charity of those to whom they ministered.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Take: Luk 10:4-12, Luk 12:22, Luk 22:35; Psa 37:3; Mat 10:9, Mat 10:10; Mar 6:8, Mar 6:9; Ti2 2:4 two: Luk 3:11, Luk 5:29, Luk 12:28 Luke 9:4”
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