1 sn On the command Do not carry see Luke 9:3. The travel instructions communicate a note of urgency and stand in contrast to philosophical teachers, who often took a bag. There is no ostentation in this ministry.
2 tn Traditionally, “a purse.”
3 tn Or possibly “a beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145; BDAG 811 s.v. πήρα).
4 tn Or “no one along the way.”
5 tn The syntax of this verse is disputed, resulting in various translations. The major options are either (1) that reflected in the translation or (2) that those who have a money bag and traveler’s bag should get a sword, just as those who do not have these items should sell their cloak to buy a sword. The point of all the options is that things have changed and one now needs full provisions. Opposition will come. But “sword” is a figure for preparing to fight. See Luke 22:50-51.
6 tn Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).