Luke 9:3 bbe — And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, no stick or bag or bread or money, and do not take two coats.

Bible in Basic English

"And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, no stick or bag or bread or money, and do not take two coats."

— Luke 9:3, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 9 — Context

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And getting the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all evil spirits and over diseases, to make them well.

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And he sent them out to be preachers of the kingdom of God, and to make well those who were ill.

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And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, no stick or bag or bread or money, and do not take two coats.

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And if you go into a house, let that house be your resting-place till you go away.

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And if any people will not take you in, when you go away from that town, put off its dust from your feet for a witness against them.

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And they went away, journeying through all the towns, preaching the good news and making people free from diseases in all places.

Luke 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:3 say?
Luke 9:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, no stick or bag or bread or money, and do not take two coats.”
Where is Luke 9:3 in the Bible?
Luke 9:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 3.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:3.
What translation should I read Luke 9:3 in?
Luke 9:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:3?
Luke 9:3 reads (BBE): “And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, no stick or bag or bread or money, and do not take two coats.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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