--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And he said unto them, Take nothing for…" description: "\"And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39e/bible-141_money_and-he-said-unto-them-take-nothing-for-y_472111.jpg" --- # And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey… ![“And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39e/bible-141_money_and-he-said-unto-them-take-nothing-for-y_472111.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39e/bible-141_money_and-he-said-unto-them-take-nothing-for-y_472111.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/39e/bible-141_money_and-he-said-unto-them-take-nothing-for-y_472111.jpg) > “And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage advises traveling light, focusing on spiritual wealth rather than material possessions. **In simple terms:** Travel light, value spiritual over material wealth. Key Takeaway Prioritize inner growth over material accumulation. Themes spirituality minimalism faith Mood contemplative inspirational Type religious ethical When to use this quote - pilgrimages - daily life - financial planning - travel - minimalist living Key Concepts Christian ethics detachment trust in providence Questions to Reflect On - What can you let go of to lighten your journey? - How does material detachment affect faith? 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