Salutation
H. W. Beecher. Luke 10:4 Carry neither purse, nor money, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. They were to waste no time on such ceremonies which were clearly excessive. We, however, are in no great danger of carrying the ceremony of salutation to excess. It befits us, therefore, to take heed how we minify even the few salutations which we have. "Good-bye" is all we have left of "God be with you"; for men are ashamed any longer to use that. Instead of the grand salutation, "God be with you," you shall hear men who are parting say, "Well, old fellow, take care of yourself!" Men are substituting a course way of greeting and saluting each other, instead of giving those reverent, dignified, pleasure-giving, respect-inspiring salutations which belong to antiquity, and which should belong to every refined society — and to none so much as that which calls itself Christian. (H. W. Beecher.) Parallel Verses KJV: Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. WEB: Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way.