both Christ and His disciples were unpopular, and it became necessary, as well as advisable, to be independent. That they were in the habit of receiving money for this purpose is evident both from the fact that the community had a treasurer, and that we are told of the disciples, when passing through Samaria, going “into the city to buy food.” Where did they get the money? The freewill offerings of people benefited may have done something in this direction, but looked at practically, thirteen men,