The apostles were instructed to take no bread, no traveling bag, and no money in their belts. The Greek word rendered traveling bag (“scrip,” KJV; “bag,” ESV; NIV) could refer either to a beggar’s bag or a type of knapsack in which a few provisions could be stored. It is unlikely, however, that Jesus wanted the apostles to appear as beggars. Such an appearance would have been counterproductive to their mission. Jesus’ purpose was not merely to have the disciples preach and prepare the way for His