10 no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep.

Other Translations of Matthew 10:10

King James Version

10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: staves: Gr. a staff for the workman is worthy of his meat.

English Standard Version

10 no bag for your journey, nor two tunicsGreek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin nor sandals nor a staff, for the laborer deserves his food.

The Message

10 You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light.

New King James Version

10 nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food.

New Living Translation

10 Don't carry a traveler's bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 10:10

Commentary on Matthew 10:5-15

(Read Matthew 10:5-15)

The Gentiles must not have the gospel brought them, till the Jews have refused it. This restraint on the apostles was only in their first mission. Wherever they went they must proclaim, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. They preached, to establish the faith; the kingdom, to animate the hope; of heaven, to inspire the love of heavenly things, and the contempt of earthly; which is at hand, that men may prepare for it without delay. Christ gave power to work miracles for the confirming of their doctrine. This is not necessary now that the kingdom of God is come. It showed that the intent of the doctrine they preached, was to heal sick souls, and to raise those that were dead in sin. In proclaiming the gospel of free grace for the healing and saving of men's souls, we must above all avoid the appearance of the spirit of an hireling. They are directed what to do in strange towns and cities. The servant of Christ is the ambassador of peace to whatever place he is sent. His message is even to the vilest sinners, yet it behoves him to find out the best persons in every place. It becomes us to pray heartily for all, and to conduct ourselves courteously to all. They are directed how to act as to those that refused them. The whole counsel of God must be declared, and those who will not attend to the gracious message, must be shown that their state is dangerous. This should be seriously laid to heart by all that hear the gospel, lest their privileges only serve to increase their condemnation.