Mat 10:9-11 | PNT | STEP | Provide neither gold , etc. Because "the workman is worthy of his meat" ( ) and those to whom they preached should supply all their wants. Compare . This has always been the law of Christ.

Matthew 10:9-11

Provide neither gold, etc. Because "the workman is worthy of his meat" (Mt 10:10) and those to whom they preached should supply all their wants. Compare 1Ti 5:18 1Co 9:7-14. This has always been the law of Christ. Nor scrip. A wallet, or valise.

Nor shoes. They were allowed to wear sandals, such as the common people wore (Mr 6:8,9). They should go with simply their ordinary wear. They were required to dress as the people.

Nor staves. With the staff each one had, but without an extra supply. A staff was always carried in walking over the rugged mountains of Palestine. There abide. With some one noted for hospitality and worth. They were not to board round from house to house.