Matthew 10:9-14

9 "1Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts,
10 or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for 2the worker is worthy of his support.
11 "And whatever * city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city.
12 "As you enter the house, 3give it your greeting.
13 "If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.
14 "Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, 4shake the dust off your feet.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Matthew 10:9-15: {Mark 6:8-11; Luke 9:3-5; Luke 10:4-12;} Luke 22:35
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 9:14; 1 Timothy 5:18
  • 3. 1 Samuel 25:6; Psalms 122:7, 8
  • 4. Acts 13:51

Footnotes 8

  • [a]. Or "knapsack", or "beggar's bag"
  • [b]. Or "inner garments"
  • [c]. Lit "nourishment"
  • [d]. Lit "there until"
  • [e]. Or "household"
  • [f]. I.e. the familiar Heb blessing, ``Peace be to this house!''
  • [g]. Lit "your peace is to come upon it"
  • [h]. Lit "your peace is to return to you"
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