He said to them, “Take nothing for your trip, neither a walking stick, bag, bread, money, or extra clothes.
Trust the Lord and do good. Live in the land and feed on truth.
He called his twelve followers together and got ready to send them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits.
Jesus said to his followers, “So I tell you, don’t worry about the food you need to live, or about the clothes you need for your body.
God clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today but tomorrow is thrown into the fire. So how much more will God clothe you? Don’t have so little faith!
Then Jesus said to the apostles, “When I sent you out without a purse, a bag, or sandals, did you need anything?” They said, “No.”
John answered, “If you have two shirts, share with the person who does not have one. If you have food, share that also.”
Then Levi gave a big dinner for Jesus at his house. Many tax collectors and other people were eating there, too.
When you enter a house, stay there until it is time to leave.
A soldier wants to please the enlisting officer, so no one serving in the army wastes time with everyday matters.