THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW - Chapter 10 - Verse 9

Verses 9-15. See also Mr 6:8-11; Lu 9:3-5. In both these places the substance of this account is given, though not so particularly as in Matthew. The general subject is, the instructions given to the apostles.

Verse 9. Nor brass. This prohibition of gold, silver, and brass, was designed to prevent their preparing money for their journey. Pieces of money of small value were made of brass.

In your purses. Literally, in your girdles. See Barnes "Mt 5:38-41".

A girdle or sash was an indispensable part of the dress. This girdle was made hollow, and answered the purpose of a purse. It was convenient, easily borne, and safe.

{1} "Provide" or, "get" {a} "neither gold" Lu 22:35; 1 Co 9:7