Matthew 10:9
Matthew 10:9 in Multiple Translations
Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts.
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
Get you no gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses;
Take no gold or silver or copper in your pockets;
Don't carry any gold, silver, or copper coins in your pockets,
Possesse not golde, nor siluer, nor money in your girdels,
'Provide not gold, nor silver, nor brass in your girdles,
Don’t take any gold, silver, or brass in your money belts.
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses;
Do not possess gold, nor silver, nor money in your purses:
Do not take any money with you [MTY], nor a knapsack. Do not take an extra shirt, nor sandals in addition to what you are wearing, nor a walking stick. Every worker deserves to get pay from the people for whom he works, so you deserve to receive food and a place to stay from the people to whom you go.
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Greek Word Reference — Matthew 10:9
Study Notes — Matthew 10:9
- Context
- Cross References
- Matthew 10:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 10:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 10:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 10:9
- Barnes' Notes on Matthew 10:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
- Sermons on Matthew 10:9
Context — The Ministry of the Twelve
9Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts.
10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. 11Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 22:35 | Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. |
| 2 | Luke 9:3–5 | “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.” |
| 3 | Luke 10:4–12 | Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. If you enter a town and they welcome you, eat whatever is set before you. Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’ I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. |
| 4 | Mark 6:8–11 | He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic. And He told them, “When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that area. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.” |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 9:7–27 | Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk? Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing? For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned? Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest. If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast. Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it. Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. |
Matthew 10:9 Summary
This verse means that Jesus wanted His disciples to trust in God to take care of their needs, rather than relying on their own money or possessions. He wanted them to be free to focus on sharing the message of the kingdom of God, as seen in Matthew 10:7. By not carrying any gold, silver, or copper, the disciples would have to trust in God's provision every day, just like Jesus taught in Matthew 6:25-34. This teaches us to trust in God's provision and care for us, rather than our own wealth or resources, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jesus instruct the disciples not to carry any gold, silver, or copper in their belts?
Jesus wanted the disciples to trust in God's provision and not in their own wealth or resources, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches about seeking first the kingdom of God and trusting in His provision.
Does this mean that Christians should never carry money with them?
While this verse is specific to the disciples' mission, it teaches us to trust in God's provision and not to rely on our own wealth, as also seen in Proverbs 30:8-9 where the writer asks for neither poverty nor riches.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith and trust in God?
This verse demonstrates that faith and trust in God involve relying on Him for our daily needs, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:11 to ask for daily bread, and as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 where the psalmist trusts in God and does good.
What is the significance of the specific metals mentioned in this verse?
The metals mentioned - gold, silver, and copper - were commonly used for currency and trade in ancient times, and Jesus' instruction to not carry them emphasizes the disciples' dependence on God's provision rather than their own financial resources, similar to the instruction in 1 Timothy 6:10 to not trust in wealth.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of trusting in God's provision to my own life, just as the disciples did?
- How can I balance being responsible with my finances and trusting in God's provision, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30?
- In what ways can I simplify my life and reduce my dependence on material possessions, as Jesus taught in Luke 12:15?
- What are some areas where I struggle to trust in God's provision, and how can I surrender those areas to Him, as seen in Romans 8:28-30?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 10:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 10:9
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 10:9
Barnes' Notes on Matthew 10:9
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 10:9
Sermons on Matthew 10:9
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Great Commission by John Stott | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Great Commission as recorded by Matthew, Luke, and John. The five aspects of the Great Commission, as summarized by Luke, are: proclamatio |
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Money and Power by Oscar Muriu | This sermon challenges the conventional views of how Jesus should have come to save humanity, emphasizing the importance of humility, powerlessness, poverty, and embracing brokenne |
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Mark - Mobilizing for Mission by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the passage in Mark where Jesus sends out his disciples two by two. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the context and filling in |
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What Does God Want From Me? - Part 3 by Shane Idleman | This sermon delves into the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 10, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God and relying on Him for provision and guidance. It highlights the nee |
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Certain of Things Not Seen by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches on the importance of faith, using the examples of Jesus and the disciples to illustrate being sure of God while uncertain of everything else. He emphasiz |
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Homily 46 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the parable of the wheat and tares, emphasizing the presence of false teachings and corrupters within the Kingdom of Heaven, warning against the devil's |
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Philippians 2:19-21 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of sending faithful messengers like Timothy and Epaphroditus to care for the spiritual well-being of others, emphasizing the selfless |






