Do not take any gold or silver or copper coins in your belts.
With these words Jesus calls the apostles to complete trust, showing that their ministry must not rest on material security, but on God’s care. Not taking gold, silver, or copper coins emphasizes that the preaching of the Gospel cannot depend on financial calculation or profit, but must be carried out with a free and selfless heart. With this message Christ teaches that the apostle goes forward not with his own supplies, but under the Lord’s guidance, and that God Himself will provide for their needs on the path of their obedience.