ESV Reformation Study Bible – Luke 9:3
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Luke 9:3

9:3 They were to take the barest minimum, relying on God’s provision.

no staff. No complete explanation has been given as to why Mark 6:8 allows a staff; perhaps both are ways of saying “Go as you are; make no special preparation.”

bag. The bag a traveler would take to carry belongings and provisions for his journey.