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In Luke 9:1-9 Jesus sent out his disciples and told them to 'take nothing for the journey', but later in Luke 22:31-38, Jesus told them to go out 'with everything, even with swords'.
What is the reason for this change?
Hi Eddie,
These were two different events.
Early on the Master wanted to show them that God will provide for all of their needs. That they should rely only on Him rather than on themselves. One benefit to them was that the rule forced them to interact personally with the people. They were not to remain aloof from those they ministered to as some tend to do.
Later he was preparing them for serious missionary work. Although its not written in the Bible, the principle is sound that "God helps those who help themselves."
Now they needed to understand that everything we have, our money, our cloths, our "swords," etc. all comes from God. We are to utilize all of God's gifts in His service and to understand that we have nothing He did not grant us.
Hope this helps,
~ John of AllFaith
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