Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 10:9-10
Matthew 10:9-10. Provide neither gold As if he said, Though I forbid you to take money for the miraculous cures which you shall perform, I do not mean that you should beforehand lay up money for your support during your journey. You are not even to provide the clothes and shoes which you may have occasion for before you return; because you shall be supplied with whatever you need by those to whom you preach the gospel. Our Lord forbade his disciples to provide beforehand such things as... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 10:9-15
See also Mark 6:8-11, and Luke 9:3-5. In both these places the substance of this account is given, though not so particularly as in Matthew. The general subject is the instructions given to the apostles.Matthew 10:9Provide neither gold nor silver, nor brass - This prohibition of gold, silver, and brass is designed to prevent their providing money for their journey.Pieces of money of “small value” were made of brass.In your purses - Literally, in your girdles (belts). See the notes at Matthew... read more