Mark 6:8 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown

8 These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts.

Meaning of Mark 6:8

Mark 6:8 echoes the call to reliance on divine provision as Jesus instructs His disciples to take nothing for the journey except a staff. It underscores a profound trust in God, teaching that spiritual fulfillment and mission effectiveness transcend material dependencies, highlighting faith as the true foundation of discipleship.

Cross References for Mark 6:8

Luke 22:35 - Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:35 Click to read the verse Luke 22:35

Matthew 10:9-10 - Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; Click to read the verse Matthew 10:9-10 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:9-10

Luke 9:3 - He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic. Click to read the verse Luke 9:3 Click to read the verse Luke 9:3

Luke 10:4 - Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. Click to read the verse Luke 10:4 Click to read the verse Luke 10:4