Luke 10:4
Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
Luke 10:4 in other translations
| BSB | Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. |
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| WEB | Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way. |
| ASV | Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no man on the way. |
| YLT | carry no bag, no scrip, nor sandals; and salute no one on the way; |
| DARBY | Carry neither purse nor scrip nor sandals, and salute no one on the way. |
| BBE | Take no bag for money or for food, and no shoes; say no word to any man on the way. |
| Webster | Carry neither purse, nor sack, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. |
What does Luke 10:4 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 10:3-15
3-12. (See on Mt 10:7-16).
Barnes' Notes
Salute no man by the way. Salutations among the Orientals did not consist, as among us, of a slight bow or an extension of the hand, but was performed by many embraces and inclinations, and even prostrations of the body on the ground. All this required much time; and as the business on which the seventy were sent was urgent, they were required not to delay their journey by long and formal salutations of the persons whom they met.
"If two Arabs of equal rank meet each other, they extendIt may also be added, in the language of Dr. Thomson (The Land and the Book, vol. i. p. 534), that
to each other the right hand, and having clasped,
they elevate them as if to kiss them. Each one then
draws back his hand and kisses it instead of his friend's,
and then places it upon his forehead. The parties then
continue the salutation by kissing each other's beard.
They give thanks to God that they are once more
permitted to see their friend--they pray to the Almighty
in his behalf. Sometimes they repeat not less than ten
times the ceremony of grasping hands and kissing."
"there is such an amount of insincerity, flattery, andThe salutation of friends, therefore, was a ceremony which consumed much time; and it was on this account that our Lord on this occasion forbade them to delay their journey to greet others. A similar direction is found in 2Kgs 4:29.
falsehood in the terms of salutation prescribed by
etiquette, that our Lord, who is truth itself, desired
his representatives to dispense with them as far as
possible, perhaps tacitly to rebuke them. These
'instructions' were also intended to reprove another
propensity which an Oriental can scarcely resist, no
matter how urgent his business. If he meets an
acquaintance, he must stop and make an endless number
of inquiries and answer as many. If they come upon men
making a bargain or discussing any other matter,
they must pause and intrude their own ideas, and enter
keenly into the business, though it in no wise concerns
them; and more especially, an Oriental can never resist
the temptation to assist where accounts are being settled
or money counted out. The clink of coin has a positive
fascination to them. Now the command of our Saviour
strictly forbade all such loiterings. They would
waste time, distract attention, and in many ways hinder
the prompt and faithful discharge of their important
mission."
(d) "Carry neither" Lk 9:3 (e) "salute no man" Gen 24:33,56, 2Kgs 4:29, Prov 4:25
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 10:1-16
Christ sent the seventy disciples, two and two, that they might strengthen and encourage one another. The ministry of the gospel calls men to receive Christ as a Prince and a Saviour; and he will surely come in the power of his Spirit to all places whither he sends his faithful servants. But the doom of those who receive the grace of God in vain, will be very fearful Those who despise the faithful ministers of…
Luke 10:4 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Luke 10:4
- Luke 22:35
And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
- 2 Kings 4:29
Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
- Luke 10:4-12
Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. …
- Mark 6:8-11
And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
- 2 Kings 4:24
Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee.
- 1 Samuel 21:8
And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.
- Luke 9:59-60
And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
- Genesis 24:56
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
- Matthew 10:9-14
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. …
- Genesis 24:33
And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
- Proverbs 4:25
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
- Luke 9:3-6
And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
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Context
- Luke 10:3
Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
- Luke 10:4
Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
- Luke 10:5
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
Luke 10:4 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | No llevéis bolsa, ni alforja, ni calzado; y á nadie saludéis en el camino. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Ne portez ni bourse, ni sac, ni sandales; et ne saluez personne en chemin. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Traget weder Börse noch Tasche, noch Sandalen, und grüßet niemanden auf dem Wege. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Nolite portare sacculum, neque peram, neque calceamenta, et neminem per viam salutaveritis. |