Luke 9:3 net — He said to them,“Take nothing for your journey– no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic.

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"He said to them,“Take nothing for your journey– no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic."

— Luke 9:3, NET Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

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The Sending of the Twelve Apostles After Jesus called the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,

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and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

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He said to them,“Take nothing for your journey– no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic.

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Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave the area.

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Wherever they do not receive you, as you leave that town, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”

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Then they departed and went throughout the villages, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere.

Luke 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:3 say?
Luke 9:3 in the NET Bible reads: “He said to them,“Take nothing for your journey– no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic.”
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 (NET): “He said to them,“Take nothing for your journey– no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, and do not take an extra tunic.” 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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