Mark 6:9

and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus issues travel instructions to the twelve apostles, adding footwear and clothing restrictions to his prior command to carry no provisions.

The words — The Greek ὑποδεδεμένους (hupodedemenous) means "having put on" and χιτῶνας (chitōnas) means "tunics," specifying that the disciples should wear sandals but refrain from taking a second tunic.

The thread — This practical directive parallels the angel's command for Peter to put on his sandals in Acts 12:8 and echoes the apostolic metaphor of feet fitted with the gospel of peace in Ephesians 6:15.

Why it lands — The text commands reliance on host hospitality and immediate provision rather than personal stockpiles, requiring the reader to accept material limitation as a condition of the mission.

Drafted by a language model from the text, its original words and its cross-references, then checked against them. It can still be wrong: open the verse in the app to report it.

The Greek words

ἀλλ᾽all᾽but ὑποδεδεμένουςhupodedemenoushaving put on yourselves σανδάλια,sandaliasandals,καὶkaiand μὴmēnot ἐνδύσησθεendusēsthemay put on δύοduotwo χιτῶνας.chitōnastunics.

King James Version

But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.

Cross-references

Acts 12:8 “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”
Ephesians 6:15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.