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(A)And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, (B)no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 9:3 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin

Keep It Simple

1-5 Jesus now called the Twelve and gave them authority and power to deal with all the demons and cure diseases. He commissioned them to preach the news of God’s kingdom and heal the sick. He said, “Don’t load yourselves up with equipment. Keep it simple; you are the equipment. And no luxury inns—get a modest place and be content there until you leave. If you’re not welcomed, leave town. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and move on.”

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Go your way; (A)behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.

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“On your way! But be careful—this is hazardous work. You’re like lambs in a wolf pack.

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