Matthew 10:9,10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Matthew 10:9-10

⁹ Providea neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

¹⁰ Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves:b for the workman is worthy of his meat.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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