(A)[a]And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits,

[b]And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only: neither scrip, neither bread, neither money in their girdles:

But that they should be shod with (B)[c]sandals, and that they should not put on [d]two coats,

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 6:7 The disciples are prepared to that general Apostleship, by a peculiar sending forth.
  2. Mark 6:8 Faithful Pastors ought not to have their minds set, no not on things that are necessary for this life, if they may be an hindrance unto them, be it never so little.
  3. Mark 6:9 The word signifieth properly women’s shoes.
  4. Mark 6:9 That is, they should take no change of garments with them, that they might be lighter for this journey, and make more speed.

Calling the Twelve to him,(A) he began to send them out two by two(B) and gave them authority over impure spirits.(C)

These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. Wear sandals but not an extra shirt.

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