Mark 6:9

“But be shod with sandals, etc..] Which were different from shoes, and more fit to travel with, and therefore allowed when shoes were forbidden; (see Gill on “<401010>Matthew 10:10”), though some think there was no difference between shoes and sandals, and that Christ, in (<401010>Matthew 10:10), does not forbid the taking of shoes, but two pair of shoes; as not two coats, nor two staves, but one of a sort only. And not put on two coats; that is, at a time; an inner and an outward one, or one at one time, and another at another: they were forbid change of raiment; the reasons for it (see Gill on “<401010>Matthew 10:10”). From all which it appears, that as a minister of the Gospel ought not to…”

“See these verses fully explained in the notes at Matthew 10:9-15. In Matthew 10:5 they were commanded not to go among the Gentiles or Samaritans. Mark omits that direction, perhaps, because he was writing for the “Gentiles,” and the direction might create unnecessary difficulty or offence. Perhaps he omits it also because the command was given for a temporary purpose, and was not in force at the time of his writing. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Be shod with sandals - As you usually are. Sandals were pieces of strong leather or wood, tied under the sole of the foot by thongs, something resembling modern clogs. The shoes which they are in St. Matthew forbidden to take, were a kind of short boots, reaching a little above the mid - leg, which were then commonly used in journeys. Our Lord intended by this mission to initiate them into their apostolic work. And it was doubtless an encouragement to them all their life after, to recollect the care which God took of them, when they had left all they had, and went out quite unfurnished for such an expedition. In this view our Lord himself leads them to consider it, Luk 22:35 When I sent you…”

“be shod: Eph 6:15 sandals: The sandal consisted only of a sole, fastened about the foot and ankle with straps. Act 12:8 Mark 6:10”