And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
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Though the apostles were conscious to themselves of great weakness, and expected no wordly advantage, yet, in obedience to their Master, and in dependence upon his strength, they went out. They did not amuse people with curious matters, but told them they must repent of their sins, and turn to God.