Matthew 10:10 net — no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.

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"no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions."

— Matthew 10:10, NET Bible

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Matthew 10 — Context

7

As you go, preach this message:‘The kingdom of heaven is near!’

8

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.

9

Do not take gold, silver, or copper in your belts,

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no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.

11

Whenever you enter a town or village, find out who is worthy there and stay with them until you leave.

12

As you enter the house, greet those within it.

13

And if the house is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.

Matthew 10:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 10:10 say?
Matthew 10:10 in the NET Bible reads: “no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.”
Where is Matthew 10:10 in the Bible?
Matthew 10:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 10, verse 10.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 10:10.
What translation should I read Matthew 10:10 in?
Matthew 10:10 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 Matthew 10:10?
Matthew 10:10 reads (NET): “no bag for the journey, or an extra tunic, or sandals or staff, for the worker deserves his provisions.” 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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