Matthew 10:9

Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

Cross-reference

Mark 6:8 Parallel

Mark 6:8 gives the same instruction — take only a staff — reinforcing reliance on God's provision.

Luke 9:3 Parallel

In Luke 9:3, the same command appears — take nothing for the journey, no money, staff, bag, bread, or shirt. It's a parallel account of the same sending instruction.

Luke 10:4 Parallel

Luke 10:4 repeats the command to take no purse (money) or bag — a parallel instruction for the sending of the seventy-two, with no mention of staff or shirt.

Luke 22:35 Citation

In Luke 22:35, Jesus recalls this earlier command, asking if they lacked anything when sent without purse, bag, or sandals — a direct citation back to the sending.

In 1 Corinthians 9:7-27, Paul defends the right to support by citing the Lord's command that preachers live from the gospel — applying the principle behind this instruction.

Acts 3:6 Parallel

In Acts 3:6, Peter says 'Silver or gold I do not have' — a direct example of the apostles living out this command, relying on God's provision.