Don’t take any gold, silver, or brass in your money belts.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 10:9 in context
Matthew 10:6–12
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Rather, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’
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Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.
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Selected verse
Don’t take any gold, silver, or brass in your money belts.
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Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor sandals, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
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Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you go on.
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As you enter into the household, greet it.
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