MWD@MarkWDouglas
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In the New Testament, where does it say a disciple or apostle made money or bartered for something?
Grok:
The New Testament doesn't provide many explicit examples of disciples or apostles engaging in financial transactions or bartering for personal gain, as their focus is often on ministry and reliance on God's provision. However, there are a few instances where money or bartering is mentioned in relation to their actions or context:
1. **Judas Iscariot and the Betrayal of Jesus** (Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-6):
- Judas, one of the twelve disciples, agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. This is a clear instance of a disciple receiving money, though for a treacherous act.
- Example from Matthew 26:14-15 (NIV): "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, 'What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?' So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver."
2. **The Disciples and Provisions for Ministry** (Luke 8:1-3, Matthew 10:9-10):
- While not direct bartering, the disciples are supported by others during their travels. Luke 8:1-3 mentions women like Mary Magdalene and Joanna who provided financial support for Jesus and the disciples "out of their own means."
- In Matthew 10:9-10, Jesus instructs the disciples not to take money or extra supplies when sent out to preach, implying they would rely on hospitality or bartering their teaching for basic needs (e.g., "the worker is worth his keep").
3. **Peter and the Temple Tax** (Matthew 17:24-27):
- When tax collectors ask Peter if Jesus pays the temple tax, Jesus instructs Peter to catch a fish, in which he finds a coin to pay the tax for both of them. This indirectly involves Peter acquiring money through a miraculous means to meet a financial obligation.
- Matthew 17:27 (NIV): "But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours."
4. **Paul’s Tentmaking** (Acts 18:1-3, 1 Corinthians 9:6-15):
- Though not one of the original twelve, the apostle Paul explicitly mentions earning money through his trade as a tentmaker to support his ministry, avoiding dependence on others.
- Acts 18:3 (NIV): "and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them."
- Paul also discusses his right to receive support but chooses to work, implying a form of bartering his skills for income (1 Corinthians 9:6-7).
5. **Bartering in Context of Ministry** (Luke 10:4-7):
- When Jesus sends out the seventy-two, he instructs them to accept hospitality without carrying money, suggesting they "barter" their labor (preaching, healing) for food and shelter: "Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages" (Luke 10:7, NIV).
These examples show disciples or apostles engaging with money or bartering indirectly, often in service to their mission rather than personal profit. If you’re looking for a specific disciple or type of transaction (e.g., buying goods, trading services), let me know, and I can narrow it down further!
Not even a hint of tithe, are you paying attention?
